Assistant to the Business Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years central business office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other State and Federal guidelines that pertain to the operations of public school districts including but not limited to GASB34, AHERA, Right–to-Know, Public School Contracts Law, Open Public Records Act, etc.
• 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 and human resource applications.
• Excellent human relations skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with administration of day-to-day operations in the Business Office for areas including: Payroll, Purchasing, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, and Receivables.
• Reconciles all bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Performs periodic cash flow analysis on district cash accounts.
• Assist with oversight and administration of the Child Nutrition Program.
• Assists the School Business Administrator with administration of all state, federal and local grants.
• Assists in completion of the annual audit as directed by Business Administrator, with Board-approved auditor, providing records as requested.
• Reviews, gathers documentation, and prepares responses to Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests.
• Assists the School Business Administrator with the review of purchase orders, payrolls, fund transfers and other financial transactions.
• Prepare tuition contracts and maintain all tuition billings and accounting for out of district placements.
• Administer all accounts receivable activities including tuition billing, transportation jointures, district vending and other miscellaneous accounts.
• Assists the School Business Administrator with fixed asset accounting and inventory.
• Ensure payments received by the business office are deposited at the bank on a timely basis.
• Handle all petty cash.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the School Business Administrator and/or Superintendent.

Terms of Employment: 12-month position; not part of any bargaining unit.

Apply online: www.rahway.net DEADLINE: JANUARY 23, 2022

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location