Principal Clerk - Bookkeeper

Principal Clerk - Bookkeeper

NJEA is a union of nearly 200,000 members working in the best public schools in the nation and across our community colleges.

Currently announcing a vacancy for a principal clerk-bookkeeper in the Business Division - Membership Department.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a management employee or their designee, performs bookkeeping and other related clerical work requiring a thorough knowledge of the Association rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and the frequent exercise of independent judgment.

Essential Functions

1. Posts membership data for assigned locals.
2. Makes appropriate changes in employer locations and coordinates changes with the special mail system.
3. Reconciles accounts and verifies the accuracy of data with appropriate payroll office, membership chair, or regional office.
4. Reviews and reconciles monthly dues bill with Membership Specialist.
5. Provides troubleshooting and training assistance to Membership Processing Clerks.
6. Maintains necessary membership records and files.
7. Answers questions from leaders, members, and other staff pertaining to membership data and information.
8. Works with specific locals on special needs and projects.
9. Prepares necessary reports, as needed.
10. Other related duties.

Qualifications, Training and Experience

An advanced degree in accounting is preferred. Graduation from high school or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate is required. A minimum of two years' experience working with accounts receivable. Excellent computer skills, knowledge and experience with automated accounting systems and membership system.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of automated systems, particularly, Microsoft office products, Word, Excel, and E-Mail.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office routines, procedures, methods, equipment, and machines and bookkeeping procedures, methods, and devices and their proper application.
• Thorough knowledge of automated membership software.
• Strong communications and grammatical skills using the English language. Possess organizational skills.
• Ability to understand, review and check various types of financial data and review their accuracy.
• Ability to balance general and subsidiary ledgers. Ability to maintain necessary records and files.

Salary & Benefits

Starting Salary: $49,150

NJEA offers a range of benefits, including family health (with prescription coverage), optical, dental, and life insurance, a defined benefit pension plan, long-term disability leave and paid parental, sick and vacation leave.

Apply

The deadline to submit letter of interest and resume via email to jvalente@njea.org is Thursday, June 11, 2026. Completed applications are due by June 25, 2026.

An application will be forwarded for completion based upon review of the submitted resume.

NJEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. All aspects of employment decisions including but not limited to the application process, the decision to hire, promote, discipline or discharge without regards to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sex, gender identity or expression, disability or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual, or because of the liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual.