Pompton Lakes School District

Compensation

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Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical Date Posted: 12/8/2025 Location: Pompton Lakes School Disrict Date Available: 02/02/2026 Closing Date: 12/23/2025 Schjool Accountant Primary Purpose Under the direct supervision of the School Board Secretary, to administer the school district's accounting and bookkeeping activities, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and invoices, and the timely processing, submission, and payment of invoices and expenses in accordance with school district policies and practices as well as applicable laws and regulations. Essential Functions Qualifications should include but are not limited to a degree in accounting or finance. Experience in public school business operations, with experience in fund accounting and payroll operations. Knowledge of GAAP, GASB and New Jersey school law/regulations and application to financial matters. Experience with computer applications in fund accounting and/or payroll (SMARTS/CSI preferred); demonstration of strong PC computer and spreadsheet skills. Additional Duties Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the accounting system. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles. • Organizational and time management skills. • Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, perform complex arithmetic operations and use calculators. • Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). • Ability to problem-solve job-related issues. • Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures. • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding school district financial and other information. • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.. Qualification Profile Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field, with course work in business, math, accounting, bookkeeping and recordkeeping. • Successful bookkeeping or accounting experience, generally a minimum of two years.