SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY

Atlantic City Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic City Public School District is seeking a School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to supervise, manage, and coordinate the district's business affairs, ensuring educational support services align with available financial resources.

The ideal candidate will hold a New Jersey SBA Certificate (or eligibility), a Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration (or CPA), and at least five years of accounting experience, with strong budgeting, reporting, and communication

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey SBA Certificate or eligibility.
• Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or CPA.
• Minimum five years' accounting experience.
• Experience in budget preparation and administration.
• Understanding of GAAP and statutory requirements in school finance.
• Knowledge of school district business office operations and risk management.
• Must pass criminal history background check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or residency.
• Current residency in New Jersey or approved residency waiver.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the district's business affairs.
• Manage budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting to support education.
• Ensure compliance with statutes, codes and GAAP.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

CPA certification

New Jersey SBA Certificate (or eligibility)

Job description

SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY JobID: 920

• Position Type: Administration/ Business Administrator
• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Location: Business Office
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

12-Month Position

JOB GOAL:To supervise, manage and coordinate the business affairs of the district efficiently and effectively to ensure that educational support services help to achieve the educational goals of the district with the available financial resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey School Business Administrator Certificate or eligibility.
• Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration or a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum of five years' experience in accounting, preferably in a New Jersey school district.
• Experience in budget preparation and administration, and understanding of statutory and code requirements related to school budgeting.
• Understanding of the principles and practices of financial accounting and reporting procedures consistent with statute, code and GAAP requirements.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and accepted practices in school districts related to business office procedures, risk management, purchasing, food services, school plant operations, maintenance and facility planning.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one (1) year of employment.

Such additions to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Atlantic City Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Candidates for employment who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to be tested for the usage of controlled dangerous substancesas they are defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:35-2