Budget & Grants Accountant for School District

TrulyHired; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Pension program

Paid time off

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a qualified financial administrator for a 12-month school-year role in New Jersey. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and strong accounting background, including fund accounting and GAAP compliance.

The role oversees budgets, grants reporting, and data analysis within the school district, reporting to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Understand principles and practices of financial accounting, including fund accounting and reporting procedures.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience in the stated areas, preferably in a public school district.
• Experience with grants and grant reporting (federal and state).
• Knowledge of school district budgets.

Responsibilities

• Reports to: School Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Budget analysis

Grants management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DOE budget software

Job description

TrulyHired is seeking a qualified financial administrator for a 12-month school-year role in New Jersey. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and strong accounting background, including fund accounting and GAAP compliance.

The role oversees budgets, grants reporting, and data analysis within the school district, reporting to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 with full benefits.