School Finance Specialist

School Finance Specialist

Edgewater Park School District | Burlington County, NJ

The Edgewater Park School District is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented School Finance Specialist to support district business operations. This position reports directly to the School Business Administrator / Board Secretary and plays a key role in accounting, financial recordkeeping, reconciliations, state reporting, and fiscal compliance.

What you will do

• Support district accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Maintain and reconcile financial records, accounts, and related documentation.
• Assist with state reporting, audits, year-end procedures, and budget monitoring.
• Review and process accounting-related transactions, including invoices, account coding, and purchasing support.
• Provide financial analysis and administrative support to the School Business Administrator.
• Complete additional tasks assigned by the School Business Administrator or Superintendent of Schools.

What we are looking for

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred.
• CPA preferred, or equivalent accounting experience.
• School district, public-sector, or business office accounting experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred.
• CPA preferred, or equivalent accounting experience.
• School district, public-sector, or business office accounting experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.