Assistant School Business Administrator/Assistant Board Secretary

Mercer County Technical Schools - mctsnj; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

Paid time off

NJ Pension Plan

Job summary

Mercer County Technical Schools – mctsnj is seeking a School Business Administrator with NJDOE certification for a 12-month unaffiliated role in the Trenton area. Effective 2026-2027 school year.

The position requires a master’s degree or bachelor plus CPA, NJ SBAC certificate, GAAP knowledge, and at least three years of accounting related experience, with grants, budgeting, and data analysis expertise. Salary range is $115,000–$130,000 with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with CPA license.
• Requires valid NJ School Business Administrator certificate.
• Understanding of financial accounting, fund accounting, and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee district financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with NJ DoE budget rules.
• Manage grants accounting and reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Grant reporting

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Board secretary duties

Purchasing compliance

Education

Master's degree or bachelor + CPA

Tools

ED budget software

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)

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