Anticipated Bookkeeper

Montgomery-Township-School-District; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Township School District is seeking a Bookkeeper to work in the board office and support the Business Administrator. This position includes assisting in reviewing State Purchasing laws and the application of same, being aware of the bid and quotation.

Assists in processing requisitions, quotations, bids and orders in conformance with the statutes, Department of Education rules and Board policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Experience as a purchasing agent or assistant in a school setting (preferred).
• Knowledge of Public School Contracts Law.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Systems 3000.
• Familiarity with the NJ Department of Education Chart of Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Administrator in reviewing Purchasing laws and bid/quotation applications.
• Assist in processing requisitions, quotations, bids and orders in conformance with statutes and policies.
• Help establish district purchasing procedures and maintain purchasing manual.
• Disseminate procedures to budget managers.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public School Contracts Law

Systems 3000 knowledge

Chart of Accounts familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Systems 3000

Job description

• Date Posted: 7/27/2026
• Location: District/Board Office
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

DESCRIPTION:

Bookkeeper - 12-Month Affiliated Position

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Bookkeeper to work in the board office and support the Business Administrator. This position includes assisting in reviewing State Purchasing laws and the application of same, being aware of the bid and quotation. Assists in processing requisitions, quotations, bids and orders in conformance with the statutes, Department of Education rules and Board policies. Assists in establishing district purchasing procedures, maintains a purchasing manual and disseminates the same to budget managers. Assists and performs all other duties assigned by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Experience as a purchasing agent or assistant in a school setting comparable organization preferred
• Knowledge of Public School Contracts Law
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Systems 3000 a plus
• Familiarity with the NJ Department of Education Chart of Accounts

Montgomery Township School District is an E0E/AA Employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act (S2310). We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Current residency in NJ, approved residency waiver, or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment required; Criminal and Employment Background Clearance required.