Bryan Near
Newfoundland,NJ
Summary
Resourceful accountant offering several years of expertise in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and financial reports to assess accuracy and ensure compliance. Experienced in working in a school business office and the related school accounting practices. Able to evaluate processes to identify deficiencies and formulate strategies to mitigate risk. Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and best practices. Personable and energetic, with an aptitude for working well with team members.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Business Administrator
Mahwah Township Public Schools
Mahwah, NJ
02.2025 - Current
- Assist the Business Administrator with all aspects of the business office and support the other staff
- Responsible for cash receipts and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Enter financial information for the agendas.
- All aspects of food service and lunch applications.
- Review purchases and ensure that the correct budget lines are used.
- Monthly budget transfers.
- All aspects of health benefits.
- Tracking of scholarship funds.
- Homeroom network administrator
- Track and enter attendance for 12-month staff
Staff Accountant
Randolph Township School District
Randolph, NJ
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary in the efficient and effective coordination of all aspects of payroll processing and tax reporting, fund accounting, and other financial matters.
- Supported the assistant business administrator and business office staff with periodically examining and analyzing district accounting and payroll records, and preparing reports for union negotiations.
- Initiate changes and proposes revisions to procedures to increase efficiency and economy of operations of the district.
- Utilize various types of electronic recording and information systems used by the district.
Senior Accountant
Nisivoccia LLP
Mount Arlington, NJ
02.2018 - 10.2022
- Led the engagement team through the planning and execution of an audit engagement.
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement.
- Reviewed team members' work for accuracy and compliance, performed effective risk and control assessment, completed audits on time, and presented audit findings in accordance with the policies and procedures.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ07-2018
Skills
- School accounting practices
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliations
- Cash receipts
- Audit preparation
- Purchasing
- Payroll processing
- Tax reporting
Timeline
Assistant Business Administrator
Mahwah Township Public Schools
02.2025 - Current
Staff Accountant
Randolph Township School District
10.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant
Nisivoccia LLP
02.2018 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
William Paterson University of New Jersey
MBA - Business Administration
William Paterson University of New Jersey