Anticipated Board Treasurer of School Monies Job Essex Fells New Jersey USA,Finance & Banking

Location: Essex Fells

Treasurer Of School Monies

Effective Dates: 7/1/2026-6/30/2027

Location:

Central Office

Requirements:

Receive and hold in trust all school monies, except monies from athletic events and student organization activities, and deposit them in the bank or banks designated by the Board, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-34;

Pay out school monies only on warrants made payable to the person entitled to receive payment and specifying the object for which it is issued and signed by the President, Secretary and Treasurer, N.J.S.A. 18A:19-1;

Receive school employee payrolls and a warrant for the full amount of each payroll certified by the President and Secretary, deposit the warrants in a separate payroll account, and issue individual checks drawn on such account to each employee, N.J.S.A. 18A:19-9, 19- 10;

Give public notice when funds are on hand for payment of interest bearing warrants issued for which no funds were available, N.J.S.A. 18A:19-12;

Keep a record of monies received and paid out in books provided for that purpose and in accordance with a bookkeeping system prescribed by the State Board, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-35;

Pay over the balance of school funds on hand to his/her successor, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-35;

Render a monthly report to the Board giving a detailed account of all receipts, the amounts of all warrants issued, the accounts from which they were drawn and the balance in each account, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-36;

Render an annual report showing the amounts received and disbursed by him/her during the school year and file a copy with the County Superintendent, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-36;

Receive the proceeds of any bond sale and disburse them only to pay the expenses of issuing and selling the bonds, the purpose for which the bonds were issued, and the temporary investment of the funds, N.J.S.A. 18A:24-47.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of governmental or public-sector accounting experience;
New Jersey school district or municipal finance experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of New Jersey school finance laws, GAAP, GASB standards, cash management, and internal controls.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and computerized governmental accounting systems.
Must be bondable and eligible for appointment as Treasurer of School Moneys pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:17-31 through 18A:17-36.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Experience as a Treasurer of School Moneys in a New Jersey public school district.
Experience with New Jersey Department of Education reporting requirements, annual audit preparation, and public fund investments.

Final date to receive applications: 7/20/2026