District Accountant (Anticipated)

Central Office; West Windsor (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

West Windsor - Plainsboro Regional School District Central Office in West Windsor, New Jersey invites applications for a District Accountant (Anticipated) in the Finance department. The role oversees financial records and software and supports budget planning.

Responsibilities include maintaining district accounting records, processing transactions, grant reporting, accounts payable coordination, and assisting auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years’ related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a complete and systematic set of records in the prescribed format for all financial transactions.
• Record school transactions in computerized finance system and ledgers from requisitions and payroll.
• Compute and record cash receipt summaries.
• Maintain grant program records and prepare reports for grant managers.
• Assist accounts payable with encumbrances and processing of payments for district purchases.
• Track lease purchases and bond referendums trust accounts.
• Collaborate with budget managers on using accounting software for reports and budget building.
• Provide training on accounting software usage to district staff.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university

Job description

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District Accountant (Anticipated)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5988070
Application Deadline: Nov 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Accountant/Accounting Software Knowledge Steward
Department: Finance
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent for Finance/Assistant Business Administrator
Salary Guide: Non-Affiliate A

Summary: Responsible for all assigned accounting functions and planning/coordinating the financial software of
the business office. Applies principles of accounting to analyze past and present financial operations, and estimates
future revenues and expenditures to prepare budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Maintain a complete and systematic set of records in the form prescribed by the Commissioner of Education of all financial transactions of the district.


• Records detail of school financial transactions in computerized finance system in appropriate journals andsubsidiary ledgers from such sources as requisitions, payroll records, etc.


• Computes and records cash receipt summaries.


• Maintain all records for grant programs. Prepare required reports, monthly summaries to grant managers,and other assistance to grant manager as needed.


• Assists accounts payable personnel in properly encumbering and processing for payment, the purchase


• orders for the district.


• Tracks lease purchases and bond referendums trust account.


• Work with district budget managers and secretaries on effective utilization of accounting software to include remote requisitions, budget reports and budget building.


• Work with other users of accounting software on its effective utilization and integration with personnel andpayroll software.


• Provide training to district personnel of effective utilization of accounting software.


• Coordinate all bank reconciliation with the Treasurer of Public School Monies.


• Recommend and implement approved cost control measures.


• Advise the administration on matters such as effective use of resources and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.


• Assist in preparation of necessary information for auditors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university and minimum of two years’ related experience and/or training.

CERTIFICATION: None

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and accounting software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the board’s policy on supervision and evaluation of non-certificated personnel by the business administrator.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve month contract; Non-affiliate A bargaining unit.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $60,000 to $100,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Derek Mead , Assistant Business Administrator


• Central Office


• Phone: [phone] ext 5037


• Email: [e-mail]