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Staff Accountant

Secaucus Public Schools

Secaucus, NJ

  • $80,000–$100,000 per year
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About the role

Staff Accountant

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with 21 semester hours in professional accounting subjects.
  • Experience as School Business Administrator *Preferred
  • Experience in public/private school districts.
  • Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Municipal Accountant or Certified Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Certified Public Accountants or as a Certified Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Certified Public Accountants or as a Certified Municipal Finance Officer issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services may be substituted for the above educational requirement.
  • Knowledge of modern accounting principles, methods, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the methods used in the installation, operation, and maintenance of accounts.
  • Knowledge of the methods used to prepare accounting and other financial reports.
  • Knowledge of Systems 3000 *Preferred

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist the School Business Administrator as necessary in all duties pertaining to the function of the position.
  • Performs the routine accounting work involved in the installation, operation, and auditing of accounts.
  • Reviews varied financial transactions and records for conformance with regulations and established accounting procedures.
  • May assign and supervise the work of employees performing clerical accounting and other support functions.
  • Compiles financial and other statements and reports using basic data.
  • Conducts routine investigations, examinations, and audits of books and financial records and prepares reports thereof.
  • Prepares the routine accounting and statistical tabulations.
  • Assists in preparing the annual budget; prepares current statements of allocations and disbursements of budgeted funds.
  • May design, revise, and install accounting systems.
  • Performs the routine work involved in auditing and recording expense invoices and prepares, audits, and edits reports of costs and other financial summaries and statements.
  • Checks disbursements for adherence to contractual obligations.
  • Prepare accounting reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Maintains accounting records and files.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Ability to analyze accounting problems.
  • Ability to review varied financial transactions for conformance with established accounting procedures.
  • Ability to provide technical assistance to those who maintain financial records.
  • Ability to apply established accounting methods, procedures, interpretations, and facts.
  • Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
  • Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements.
  • Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Ability to perform any additional duties assigned by the Superintendent.

 

Reports to Business Administrator/Board Secretary

 

 

SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT

 

Salary Range:          $80,000 � $100,000/annually, prorated for the employment period

 

Employment Period: January 1, 2027- June 30, 2027

 

HOW TO APPLY

The Secaucus Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

Please apply online at www.sboe.org.

 

 

OPENING DATE:    November 13, 2026

CLOSING DATE:    November 27, 2026

 

 

THE SECAUCUS BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER