School Accountant

Mercer County Technical School District; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription & Dental benefits

Paid time off (sick, personal, family)

NJ Pension Program

Job summary

Mercer County Technical School District is seeking an experienced financial administrator for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of accounting experience, with expertise in fund accounting, grants reporting, and DOE budget software.

The position focuses on budgets, data analysis, and compliance with statute and GAAP, supporting the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. NJ resident within one year is expected per policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Understanding of financial accounting and GAAP.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience, preferably in a public school district.
• Experience with grants and grant reporting, including federal and state grants.
• Knowledge of analyzing school district budgets.
• Experience with Department of Education budget software.
• Data collection, management, and analysis of electronic data.
• Knowledge of purchasing requirements under 18A:18A.
• Proficiency with accounting, database, word processing, spreadsheet, and payroll software.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Financial data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years accounting experience

Tools

GAAP knowledge

Budget software (DOE)

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)