Accountant JobID: 571Position Type:Secretarial/Clerical/BookkeeperDate Posted:1/11/2026Location:Atlantic County Special ServicesDate Available:TBDClosing Date:01/23/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideTitle: AccountantAssigned: Business Office Operations, reports to School Business AdministratorQualifications:* Bachelor's Degree Preferred* 1 -3 years of accounting or school business office experience preferred* Understanding of the principles and practices of financial accounting and reporting procedures consistent with statute, code and GAAP requirement* Knowledge of accepted business practices, laws and regulations governing school districts related to budget preparation and administration, risk management, purchasing, transportation, food services, school plant operations and facility planning, or is willing and able to study and attend training to gain this knowledge* Knowledge of Fund and Grant Accounting procedures* Competence to build and maintain computer generated financial databases and spreadsheets.* Proficient in Excel Spreadsheets, Google Sheets, Quickbooks and Systems 3000 Application software* Demonstrates organizational, communication and interpersonal skills* Required Criminal History Background check and proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal resident alien status.* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate.Salary:Up to $65,000, Benefits and Sick & Personal Days