District Accountant & Financial Software Steward

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

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.