Assistant SBA: School Budget & Grants Specialist

Mercer County Technical Schools; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

Paid time off

NJ Pension Program

Job summary

Mercer County Technical School District is seeking an Assistant School Business Administrator/Assistant Board Secretary for the 2026-2027 year. The role requires NJDOE School Business Administrator certification, CPA or combo with a master’s degree, and strong GAAP knowledge.

The incumbent will manage grants, budgets, data, and purchasing while ensuring regulatory compliance. The position offers a salary range of $115,000 to $130,000 with full benefits including medical, dental, paid time off,

Qualifications

• Possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university or a bachelor’s degree and a CPA license.
• Hold a valid School Business Administrator certificate issued by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners under rules and regulations prescribed by the State Board of Education.
• Exhibit an understanding of the principles and practices of financial accounting, including fund accounting and reporting procedures consistent with statute, code, and GAAP.
• Minimum of three years of successful accounting experience in the abovementioned areas, preferably in a public school district.
• Experience with grants and grant reporting, including federal and state grants.
• Knowledge and experience in analyzing school district budgets.
• Experience with Department of Education budget software.
• Understanding and experience in collecting, managing, and analyzing electronic data.
• Knowledge of purchasing requirements under 18A:18A.
• Knowledge of the Board Secretary's duties.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting and reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage fund accounting, reporting procedures, and statutory compliance.
• Coordinate grants and grant reporting with federal and state programs.
• Analyze school district budgets and support purchasing requirements.
• Ensure data collection and analysis supports decision-making.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

CPA license

School Business Administrator certificate

Tools

Budget software

Job description

Mercer County Technical School District is seeking an Assistant School Business Administrator/Assistant Board Secretary for the 2026-2027 year. The role requires NJDOE School Business Administrator certification, CPA or combo with a master’s degree, and strong GAAP knowledge.

The incumbent will manage grants, budgets, data, and purchasing while ensuring regulatory compliance. The position offers a salary range of $115,000 to $130,000 with full benefits including medical, dental, paid time off,