Accounts Payable Specialist

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026 Job Details Job ID: 5846002 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Yesterday Position: Accounts Payable Specialist Department: Business Office/ESC Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director of Business Operations Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping Job Description Position Summary: Perform the duties of maintaining the district’s financial records in a manner as prescribed by the Texas Education Agency and as required by standard accounting principles. Perform the duties for the efficient processing of purchase orders and paying of the district’s accounts. Qualifications Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED, and thirty (30) semester hours of college credit with some business/accounting training. Special Knowledge/Skills: Advanced knowledge in accounts payable process; basic accounting principles; District policy and procedures; satisfied Level III competency requirements; define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions; organized and produce accurate results while meeting deadlines; advanced computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, data entry); effective oral and written communication; maintain auditable file records; ten-key calculator proficiency; positive working relationships with employees and vendors; manage multiple priorities without supervision. Experience: Minimum five years accounts payable experience preferred; Minimum two years school-related environment preferred. Major Responsibilities Keep the Executive Director informed on business affairs. Enter and balance accounts payable disbursements for assigned departments/campuses in the Districts Financial Accounting System. Distribute and file accounts payable disbursements for assigned departments/campuses per current process. Assist departments/campuses with inquiries concerning purchasing process. Respond to inquiries from vendors on accounts payable aspects. Post deposits for assigned departments/campuses. Maintain all outstanding encumbrances. Process tax-exempt requests. Maintain continuous internal control for accounts payable. Monitor department mail and email. Maintain all vendor payment options. Maintain confidentiality of employee information. Maintain regular and reliable attendance; track hours worked via District software. Use district network resources professionally and ethically. Monitor and maintain department filing system. Complete special projects. Perform other duties as assigned. Equipment Used Computer, printer, copier, telephone, fax machine. Working Conditions Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb, talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. May require travel between sites independently and work at various sites. Perform a variety of duties concurrently. Light to moderate lifting. Lengthy sessions working on a computer. Occasional stresses caused by deadlines. Frequent interruptions. Occasional long hours. Maintain emotional control under stress. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Kelly Logsdon, Executive Director for Business Education Service Center Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr