Tech.Accounting II (Maintenance)

Job Title

Working under limited supervision, responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services including processing and monitoring payments and expenditures using the JD Edwards System. Provides services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that MNPS vendors and suppliers are paid within established time limits.

What you will do

• Receives and matches vendor invoices to supporting purchase orders and receiving entries or reports. Review invoices to ensure they are in accordance with established terms for payment. Reconciles vendor statements.
• Determine appropriate coding for entry into the general ledger.
• Verify that transactions comply with MNPS policies & procedures and are approved by appropriate personnel.
• Verifies and reconciles balances in accounts payable record. Work the receipt not voucher report.
• Verify vendor address book information using the JD Edwards System and work with Metro Finance to maintain vendor files to ensure proper remit addresses. Ensure that payments to vendors are made on time as per the established terms.
• Maintain relationships with vendors. Follow-up on vendor inquiries.
• Verify ledger balances and notify the management for corrective actions. Check schools and departments financial accounts to assure funds are available for purchases before entering direct pays. Work A/P "hold" items and release for payment. Work the receipt not voucher report.
• Create and execute contracts, change orders, purchase orders and other documents as necessary.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of departmental accounting methods and procedures and knowledge of the methods, practices and terminology used in fiscal record keeping work required.

Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.