Assistant School Business Administrator/Assistant Board Secretary

TrulyHired; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a School Business Administrator for the New Jersey Department of Education path, effective 2026-2027. The role requires NJDOE School Business Administrator certification, prior accounting and budget experience, and strong reporting skills in a school district context.

The position offers a 12-month schedule with full benefits, competitive salary range of $115,000–$130,000 and a commitment to equal opportunity for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or bachelor's degree with CPA license required.
• Valid School Business Administrator certificate from NJ State Board required.
• Understanding of financial accounting, fund accounting, GAAP.
• Minimum three years accounting experience, preferably in a public school district.
• Experience with grants and grant reporting (federal/state).
• Knowledge of school district budgets analysis.
• Experience with DOE budget software.
• Data collection, management, and analysis experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing requirements under 18A:18A.
• Knowledge of Board Secretary's duties.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Criminal history background check and U.S. citizenship/residency proof required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

CPA license

Tools

Budget software

Job description

Job Description

NJDOE School Business Administrator Certification Required

EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 School Year

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.

REPORTS TO:

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

SALARY RANGE: $115,000 - 130,000

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

12-month unaffiliated position

BENEFITS:

Full-time employees receive a comprehensive medical/prescription and dental benefits package, paid time off (sick, personal, family illness, etc.), and will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

The Mercer County Technical School District guarantees equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, color, age, creed, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, nationality, or sex.

Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)