Bernards Township School District

Basking Ridge, NJ

Assistant School Business Administrator 3-5 years experience Description & Details

• New Jersey School Business Administrator Certificate of Eligibility.
• B.S. or B.A. accounting, from accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum three years public school accounting or auditing experience.
• School business office experience a plus.

Responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of State and Federal Laws and Regulations as they apply to public purchasing and governmental fund accounting.
• Knowledge of accepted business practice in school districts related to budget preparation and administration, insurance, purchasing, transportation, food services, school plant operations, and facility planning.
• Supports all operational functions of the business office and supervises business office staff.
• Develops monthly and annual financial reports as required including the preparation and updates of annual encumbrances.
• Verifies accuracy of payroll reports.
• Provides for proper issuance of purchase orders through central clearing, processing, codifying and forwarding to vendors in accordance with State accounting procedures and district financial policies.
• Monitors fiscal congruence between Board Minutes and payroll, purchasing and accounts payable activities.
• Performs fiscal grant management activities in support of categorical programs. Ensure timely cash flow from grantors.
• Coordinates closing of books at fiscal year-end. Reconciles outstanding purchase orders and reserve accounts to actual commitments.
• Coordinates the activities for and provides assistance to the auditors during the annual audit.
• Develops and administers effective procedures for the receipt of fixed assets, maintaining those assets, and the disposal of surplus items.
• Facilitates the Treasurer of School monies' completion of duties. Confirm accuracy of results.
• Assists School Business Administrator as designated.

Qualifications include:

• Strong analytical, communication and human relations skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Self-directed with outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.

Salary Range $90,000-$140,000

AA/EOE