Budget, Accounting and Reporting Specialist - Anticipated

Position Type:

Business Office

Date Posted:

5/5/2025

Location:

Education Center

Date Available:

07/01/2025

Closing Date:

05/18/2025

Position: Budget, Accounting and Reporting Specialist

Position Summary: To assist the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and Assistant School Business Administrator in accounting functions and procedures required for the efficient functioning of the daily operations of the Ridgewood School District’s Business Office.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent job experience

Three (3) years of experience in accounting

Three (3) years of prior experience in a public-school business department preferred

Deep knowledge of GAAP Accounting

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills necessary for the handling of confidential information and providing high quality service both internally and externally

Effective time management, problem-solving, organizational, and written and verbal skills

Experience with school accounting software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google suite and other web-based applications

Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff, administrators, students, vendors, consultants, professionals, and others in job-related areas

Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new procedures, computer applications, and software systems, including those currently used and ones adopted by the district

Ability to work independently, as appropriate, analyze a situation accurately, and implement an effective course of action

Ability to work effectively as a team member and to collaborate on group projects to ensure their successful completion Working Conditions: 12-month position, non-affiliated, full-time with benefits.

Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please visit and click on the JOB OPPORTUNITIES link to complete the application process. Please do not mail, email, or bring a resume to the district HR office or to any school. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded.

The Ridgewood Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diverse applicants.