Financial Analyst

About

Located minutes from Port Elizabeth and half‑way between New York and Philadelphia, Middlesex County, NJ is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, three universities and world‑class healthcare and research facilities and has long been the place where innovation and productivity have thrived. It was founded in 1683, and is headquartered in Middlesex, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1,001‑5,000 employees. Its website is http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct financial and analytical support to the Executive County Business Official (ECBO) in all aspects of county‑level school business operations
• Assist in the collection, organization, and analysis of financial and budgetary information related to county and district business functions
• Maintain and update confidential financial files, records, Business Administrator Contracts and databases in compliance with state and county policies
• Assist the Executive County Business Official (ECBO) with all communications between the County Office of Education and school districts. Support the office by responding to inquiries, routing information as needed, and providing assistance with any other operational or administrative needs to ensure smooth office functions
• Compile and prepare financial reports related to district budgets, contracts, audits, certifications, and compliance requirements
• Track and monitor the submission of required financial reports from school districts; communicate deadlines and procedural updates to school business administrators
• Assist the office with general operational needs, including maintaining office systems, ordering supplies, managing purchase requests, supporting workflow processes, and helping with special projects or tasks as requested by the Executive County Business Official (ECBO) and Executive County Superintendent (ECS)

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in administrative support, financial analysis, accounting, or related office/administrative roles required
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power‑Point) and database management
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail for managing multiple tasks and maintaining accurate records
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with school districts, county staff, and state agencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience in a school district, government agency, or public‑sector financial office preferred

Benefits

• Pension plan
• On‑site wellness coaches
• Health and dental insurance
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave