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Accountant​/Business Analyst

Job in Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07070, USA
Listing for: Rutherford Public Schools
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Financial Analyst
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Accountant / Business Analyst

Accountant / Business Analyst (Confidential)

Goal: Assist the Business Administrator with the accounting operations of the school district, analysis of district budget and budget preparation support, and the preparation and submission of required reports.

Reports To: Business Administrator / Board Secretary

Position Type: Administrative/Secretarial / Confidential Business Analyst

Details:

  • Date Posted: 6/17/2026
  • Location:

    Business Office
  • Closing Date: 6/30/2026

Qualifications:

  • BA/BS in accounting or business strongly preferred; appropriate experience can be substituted for degree.
  • Detailed knowledge of computer operations and school district accounting systems/software preferred.
  • Ability/experience in all phases of accounting; experience in GAAP accounting preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required.
  • Strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills required.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills required.
  • Minimum of two years' successful work experience in a similar position, preferably in a school district environment, required.
  • Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly analysis and reconciliations of bank accounts.
  • Record revenue in budget software from bank deposit information.
  • Assist the Business Administrator in the preparation of support and documentation for district budget.
  • Assist the Business Administrator and department staff in preparing for the annual financial statement audit.
  • Assist the Business Administrator in data collection, preparation of state reporting (ASSA, DRTRS, etc).
  • Submit and track reimbursement requests for federal and state grant expenditures.
  • Maintain fixed assets inventory.
  • Record and analyze monthly financial activity in the district's accounting system.
  • Assist in preparation and submission of state and federal reports.
  • Assist other members of the department as necessary, and as approved by the Business Administrator, in ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.

Terms: 12 months; salary, terms and conditions as per negotiated contract.

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