Senior Accountant (Part-Time)

BRICK Networks • Newark, NJ

89d • $20 - $40

About The Position

BRICK Networks is seeking a mission-aligned and detail-oriented Part-Time Senior Accountant with experience in New Jersey charter school or district finance operations. This role will be responsible for supporting monthly closings, budget maintenance, financial reporting, and compliance with NJDOE charter school requirements. The ideal candidate has working knowledge of fund accounting, hands-on experience with CDK software, and the ability to analyze financial performance to support leadership in data-driven decision-making. This is a part-time position (16–20 hours/week).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MPA a plus).
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a NJ public school or charter school environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of fund accounting, especially for government/charter entities.
• Experience using CDK Systems (CDK Systems, Inc. – school accounting software) required.
• Familiarity with NJDOE budget format and EWEG platform preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with datasets, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Understanding of the NJ chart of accounts (programs, functions, object codes).
• Ability to interpret financial data and explain it to non-finance stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated; able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process in CDK: journal entries, bank reconciliations, and allocation of revenues and expenditures across funds.
• Prepare and update the NJDOE budget format and board-approved amendments in coordination with the School Business Administrator.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure appropriate classification of transactions by program and function.
• Prepare financial reports including board packets, budget-to-actual comparisons, and variance analyses.
• Assist with quarterly reports and cash flow reviews.
• Support preparation for the annual financial audit and audit questionnaire.
• Assist with internal controls documentation and year-end schedules.
• Ensure compliance with NJ Chart of Accounts (program-function-object coding) and NJ Charter School fiscal requirements.
• Monitor restricted fund activity (e.g., Title I-IV, IDEA) and support tracking of grant budgets.
• Support projections, budget reforecasts, and multi-year modeling as needed.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $20 - $40 an hour
• Part-time, in office position averaging 16-20 hours per week.
• Consistent schedule of two set workdays each week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree