BRICK Networks · 3 months ago
Senior Accountant (Part-Time)
Newark, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$20/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expBRICK Networks is dedicated to supporting families from pre-cradle-to-career through various services aimed at addressing racial and economic inequality. They are seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Senior Accountant responsible for monthly closings, financial reporting, and compliance with NJDOE charter school requirements.
Education
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Familiarity with NJDOE budget format and EWEG platform preferred
Company
BRICK Networks
BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dominique Lee
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Chaleeta Hines
Chief Operating Officer
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