Staff Accountant

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: $65,000 � $80,000/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: October 16, 2026 CLOSING DATE: October 30, 2026 THE SECAUCUS BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Attachment(s): Staff Accountant