“We have worked with Mary Bawarski for well over 20 years. Throughout my experience with Mary, she and her team have always been thorough and efficient, preparing all required financial statements in a timely manner. They are knowledgeable about changes to NJDOE fiscal code and are always available to answer questions and provide advice. I value her opinion and assistance with all aspects of school accounting, from budget development to EOY fiscal forms. She has a wealth of information and readily shares it!
“It is my pleasure as the Executive Director of the North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency to recommend Mary Bawarski and her accounting firm to private special education schools. Over the last 12 years Mary has been our consulting accountant, performed our quarterly reviews, and presented the reports to our Board of Trustees. We have all been impressed with her thorough knowledge of the New Jersey Department of Education Financial Code and her professional accounting expertise. She has always been willing to help our administrative team to manage the finances of our three program facilities, including two schools and an Adult Training Center. She has given us excellent advice on purchasing, personnel, and facilities management. Thanks to Mary and her staff, we are always well prepared for our successful, clean audits.
“Mary is a true professional–extremely knowledgeable, seasoned and a strong advocate for the private schools. She has been able to embrace our business model by providing timely support and financial expertise so that our procedures can be executed skillfully. We take comfort in knowing that she is working alongside us, offering meaningful insights into best fiscal practices while navigating the complexities of the NJDOE Code in order to maintain compliance and move the school’s finances forward. It is truly a pleasure to work with her!”
For the past 9 years, Benway School has utilized the accounting firm of School Accounting Professionals. Mary and Bernadette have provided our school with the highest professional standards and excellent accounting practices. I can feel secure and safe knowing that Benway School has the BEST school accounting services in New Jersey. Thank you for all you do!
Holmstead School has worked with School Accounting Professionals for over 25 years. Mary Bawarski and her staff respond in a most timely manner to budget inquires, bookkeeping and billing questions and clarification regarding adherence to state regulations. Through consultations, our administrative and business office personnel count on their expertise, their counsel and their patience. Ongoing availability and interfacing with our auditors both result in seamless fiscal year end reporting to the state department of education. Holmstead continues to value our exceptional relationship with School Accounting Professionals.
Hawkswood School began a working relationship with Mary Bawarski and her firm, School Accounting Professionals, in September 2012. Hawkswood found Mary at a critical time in the life of the school. Mary’s expertise in the accounting needs of approved private schools proved invaluable. She quickly assessed our needs, streamlined our accounting processes, and worked with us through the yearly audit.
School Accounting Professionals takes the time to know our school and challenges we face. Financial reporting is consistently timely allowing us to make informed decisions. Communication with Mary and her team is ongoing. Over the past four years, Hawkswood has relied on Mary’s support in financial decision-making.
We consider School Accounting Professionals as part of the Hawkswood family. Mary is a true partner in the success of our school.
It is with great pleasure that we provide this reference on behalf of Mary Bawarski, whose company, School Accounting Professionals, LLC has provided outstanding services to our organization, Spectrum 360, formerly known as The Children’s Institute for over 30 years. She has been responsible for the preparation of our financial statements and reviewing all aspects of our fiscal operation, ensuring they are in compliance with all requirements of the Division of Finance, Department of Education, and State of New Jersey. Most important, she has been an invaluable partner in providing Administration and the Board with assistance in the development of budgets for programs, construction, purchase of buildings and property and grants. Her efforts and advisement have been invaluable in guiding our continued growth and development and meeting all fiscal requirements. Mary is a bright, caring woman who has truly embraced the mission of our organization and the special children and adults we serve.