12-Month School District Accountant — Full Benefits

Mercer County Technical School District; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription & Dental benefits

Paid time off (sick, personal, family)

NJ Pension Program

Job summary

Mercer County Technical School District is seeking an experienced financial administrator for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of accounting experience, with expertise in fund accounting, grants reporting, and DOE budget software.

The position focuses on budgets, data analysis, and compliance with statute and GAAP, supporting the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. NJ resident within one year is expected per policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Understanding of financial accounting and GAAP.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience, preferably in a public school district.
• Experience with grants and grant reporting, including federal and state grants.
• Knowledge of analyzing school district budgets.
• Experience with Department of Education budget software.
• Data collection, management, and analysis of electronic data.
• Knowledge of purchasing requirements under 18A:18A.
• Proficiency with accounting, database, word processing, spreadsheet, and payroll software.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Financial data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years accounting experience

Tools

GAAP knowledge

Budget software (DOE)

Job description

Mercer County Technical School District is seeking an experienced financial administrator for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of accounting experience, with expertise in fund accounting, grants reporting, and DOE budget software.

The position focuses on budgets, data analysis, and compliance with statute and GAAP, supporting the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. NJ resident within one year is expected per policy.