The Bridge Academy, located in Lawrenceville, NJ, is presently seeking a Bookkeeper/Accounting Associate to support the office of Business Administration. The school focuses on the needs of children with language-based learning disabilities with programs both during the school year and the summer months. It is expected that all who take employment at the school will work for the needs of the instructional staff and program and support the school’s mission of “Helping Children Bridge the Gap Between Potential and Performance.” 

Qualifications: The candidate for this position must be organized, have solid QuickBooks and Microsoft Office skills, be able to work independently, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Confidentiality and flexibility are required. 

A bachelor’s degree is required with prior experience in an educational or non-profit organization a plus. 

This is a twelve-month position of approximately 24 hours per week. For the appropriate candidate, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

1) Must gain a working knowledge of the NJDOE regulations pertaining to New Jersey APSSD schools

2) Team with School Business Administrator to implement and maintain effective controls over all processes that affect financial and state reporting 

3) Prepare purchase orders and related documentation to support cash disbursements 

4) Prepare monthly district and private tuition billing and maintain spreadsheets for reconciliation

5) Process credit card payments

6) Perform and be responsible for all other bookkeeping duties for accounts receivable and payable, including preparation of bank deposits

7) Assist with financial audit and 990 preparations

8) Support School Business Administrator in gathering and compiling data for monthly Board and Committee meetings

9) Maintain personnel and financial files, including update of benefit information

10) Work collaboratively with other departments, including school administration, as assigned, to ensure the integrity of operations. 

The position offers the possibility of future growth with an organization that is anticipating program expansion over the next three to five years. 

Interested professionals should submit a cover letter and resume to jpellegrino@banj.org. Last name and “Accountant” should be used in the subject line. No phone calls will be accepted.