Accountant

AccountantThe Toms River Regional Board of Education anticipates an opening for the following position effective with the 2026 - 2027 school year. Accountant Job Description attached.Toms River Regional School DistrictTitle: AccountantQualifications1. High school diploma and an Associate degree in bookkeeping/ accounting and/or 2 years of bookkeeping/ banking experience as determined by the Board 2. Knowledge of modern accounting and banking principles, methods, and procedures 3. Knowledge of the methods used to prepare accounting and other financial reports 4. Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position 5. Above average computer, spreadsheet, word processing and data entry skills 6. Knowledge of automated office equipment and efficient office procedures 7. Good telephone skills and correspondence skills 8. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien statusReports To: Administrator of FinanceJob Goal: Under direction, performs the routine banking and accounting work involved in preparing financial statements and in maintaining the bank accounts and an accounting system; along with other related duties.Note: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.Performance Responsibilities1. Maintain a high level of confidentiality.2. Must be capable of working independently and yet be team oriented.3. Must be an organized self-starter capable of prioritizing work and working simultaneously on multiple projects in a high volume office.4. Ability to analyze accounting and banking issues within a reasonable time frame.5. Ability to review varied financial transactions for conformance with established accounting procedures.6. Ability to apply established accounting methods, procedures, interpretation, and facts.7. Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements.8. Ability to manage their area of responsibility and develop effective work methods.9. Ability to provide assignments and instruction to individuals and groups and capable to train other office personnel in their duties and provide technical assistance to those who maintain financial records.10. Performs the routine accounting work involved in the installation, operation, and auditing of various accounts with receipts and disbursements.11. Conducts routine investigations, examinations, and audits of books and financial records, and prepares reports thereof.12. Conducts book to bank monthly cash reconciliations.13. Establish and maintain accounting records, documentation and files.14. Must be capable of preparing budget transfers; purchase orders; disbursement adjustments; cash receipts; accounts receivables; refunds; billing and invoicing; and collecting and depositing money.15. Assists with yearly outside audits and reviews.16. Assists with State/ Federal reporting and Sales Tax computations where applicable.17. Maintains all bank accounts and petty cash/ imprest accounts, monitors daily cash flow and investments, enters stop payments, analyze and submit wire transfers/ ACH transactions, updates bank signature cards, sends bank transmittals, prepares deposits and other related banking functions.18. Responsible for routine accounting functions, including transportation contract/ billing, aid in lieu, free and reduced lunch applications and lunch reimbursement voucher, 1099 misc/interest, fixed assets, student activity accounts, class scholarship accounts, enterprise funds analysis and other related accounting functions.19. Knowledge and proficiency in use of technology (i.e. computers, data entry, word processing, database spreadsheet programs and power point) and will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.20. Composes letters, memorandums and emails as needed.21. Answers telephones, takes messages and answers inquiries within assigned scope of responsibility.22. Cross trained with other Accountants.23. Assists with OPRA requests.24. Performs other duties which may be assigned or required by law, code, regulation or board policy and/or the Superintendent, Business Administrator, or Administrator of Finance.Annual Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with New Jersey State law and the provision of the board's policy on evaluation of non-certified staff.Employed on a 12 Month basisAdopted by: Toms River Regional SchoolsDate: 9/16/2026 Revision: