Assistant to School Business Administrator Job Clifton area,New Jersey USA,Administrative/Clerical

Position: Assistant to the School Business Administrator

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Franklin Township School District

Assistant to the School Business Administrator

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/ Assistant to the Business Administrator
Date Posted: 7/6/2026
Location:

Business Office

The Franklin Township Board of Education located in Hunterdon County is seeking a dynamic Assistant to the School Business Administrator.

Terms of Employment

12 month / 8:00am-4:00pm

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000, depending on experience.

Anticipated

Start Date:

ASAP

Qualifications

High School Diploma, College Degree preferred

Understanding of principles and practices of financial accounting and reporting procedures consistent with statute, code and GAAP requirements

Knowledge of accepted business practices, laws and regulations governing school districts related to budget preparation and administration, risk management, purchasing, transportation, food services, school plant operations and facility planning

Minimum experience as determined by the Board

Strong and professional interpersonal and communication skills

Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status

Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

Reports to:

School Business Administrator

Job Goal:
To assist the School Business Administrator in managing the business affairs of the district efficiently and effectively to ensure that educational support services help to achieve the educational goals of the district with the available resources.

Performance Responsibilities Budget and Finance

Assists the School Business Administrator in the preparation of the annual school budget and helps with the administration of all phases of the budget throughout the year.
Assists in keeping accurate and detailed accounts of all financial transactions as prescribed by statute, administrative code and board policy.
Assists the School Business Administrator in auditing claims, invoices and demands against the board, and verifying goods and services have been received.
Assists the School Business Administrator in collecting tuition fees, food service deposits and student activity deposits due to the board not payable directly to the treasurer of school monies.
Assists in procurement of supplies and equipment for the district in accordance with law and board policies. Reviews deliveries of supplies for accurate receipt of goods to the district.
Prepared monthly bank reconciliations for the payroll agency and student activity account.
Manages the district payroll and ensures proper maintenance of records related to auditing requirements, and tax laws.
Coordinates with CDK the processing of annual ACA, W‑2 and 1099 tax forms.
Assists with annual OSHA report and quarterly IROC pension reports.
Assists the School Business Administrator in keeping records of the investment of board funds in accordance with statute and board policy

Facilities and Operations

Assists the School Business Administrator in overseeing the operation and maintenance of school facilities and custodial, grounds and maintenance services. Helps to maintain required reports.
Assists the School Business Administrator in the implementation of the district's multi‑year comprehensive maintenance plan
Assists in coordinating transportation for field trips

Record Keeping/Reporting

Assists in developing and updating policies for all aspects of the school business operation.
Assists the School Business Administrator in maintaining the records and papers of the board, and makes public records available for public inspection
Maintains a log of general correspondence and drafts responses to inquiries.
Attends meetings and training sessions, representing the school district and accurately recording items that must be handled by the district.

The Franklin Township School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Postings current as of 7/9/2026 5:14:38 PM CST.

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