School Accountant

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

Job Description

EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
• 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;
• Proficiency in the use of computer systems and software essential to the operation of the business office, such as accounting, database, word processing, spreadsheet, and payroll applications;
• 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: $85,000 - 100,000

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)