HR & Accounting Operations Specialist

Hillside Public Schools; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Sick/vacation time

Job summary

Hillside Public Schools is seeking a Business Office Specialist (HR and Accounting) to join our administration team. The role handles financial records, payroll support, and human resources processes including onboarding, leaves, and attendance tracking.

The ideal candidate has experience in school finance, strong Excel/Google Workspace skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Administration Building.

Qualifications

• Associates degree desired; bachelor's in accounting, business, or HR preferred.
• 2–3 years in accounting, bookkeeping, HR, or school business office operations.
• Experience with Systems 3000 and Frontline strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of NJ school finance, payroll, and HR regulations preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and Google Workspace; strong data entry accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills; multi-tasking.
• Confidentiality and adherence to privacy laws required.
• Background check and U.S. citizenship or legal status required.

Responsibilities

• Process and record financial transactions in Systems 3000 including payments and entries.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and assist with account analyses.
• Support accounts payable/receivable and budget monitoring.
• Assist with payroll support, grants, and NJ regulations reporting.
• Maintain HR records, onboarding, leaves, and absences in Frontline.
• Administer direct deposits and ensure compliance with policies.
• Contribute to audit prep and respond to auditor requests.
• Assist with ASSA reporting and grant drawdowns in EWEG.

Skills

Accounting experience

HR experience

Systems 3000 familiarity

Frontline familiarity

Excel

Google Workspace

Budgeting

Audit readiness

Confidentiality

Data entry accuracy

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in accounting or HR

Tools

Systems 3000

Frontline

Excel

Google Workspace

EWEG system

Job description

Hillside Public Schools is seeking a Business Office Specialist (HR and Accounting) to join our administration team. The role handles financial records, payroll support, and human resources processes including onboarding, leaves, and attendance tracking.

The ideal candidate has experience in school finance, strong Excel/Google Workspace skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Administration Building.