Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist San Diego Unified School District Accounts Payable Department - San Diego, California Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in San Diego Unified School District Job Opportunities Job Details Job ID: 5875969 Application Deadline: Aug 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time) Re-Posted: Aug 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Accounts Payable Specialist. This promotional / open opportunity is open to all interested candidates. OVERVIEW: San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking forprofessionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact. BASIC FUNCTION: The Accounts Payable Specialistwill provide technical and administrative assistance in the operation, processing, maintenance and training related to the accounts payable functions of the district. To view the detailed position descriptionforAccounts Payable Specialist, click here . VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS: Working Location: Accounts Payable Department, 4100 Normal Street, S.D., CA 92103 Work Schedule: 12 months per year / 40 hours per week. Salary: This position is paid on theOTBSSalary Schedule. Grade040. To view the Salary Schedule, click here . Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents. Vacancies thatrequirethe incumbent to be Bilingual will be noted.Candidates considered for positions that require bilingual skills will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential. This is a PROMOTIONAL/OPEN opportunity, which means that current monthly salaried employees receive precedence over other candidates on the eligible list.For a promotional/open posting, the top ten internalcandidates will be provided unless there is an insufficient number of internalcandidatesand then the list will be supplemented with the top externalcandidatesto make up the list of ten (Employment Regulations for the Classified Service of the San Diego Unified School District: Article IV, Section 9). TRANSFER REQUESTS: If you are currently working in this jobtitleas a monthly (not hourly) District employee and wish to transfer DO NOT submit an online application through this posting. Instead, complete aTransfer Request Form . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to four years of recent, paid, progressively responsible experience in the accounting field, including at least two years in accounts payable or purchasing. NOTE: Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application. Licenses and Other Requirements: Typing/keyboarding certificate for 35 words per minute, net corrected speed. APPLICATION INFORMATION: Application Process To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions. Online employment application A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments. Paper applications are not accepted. Answer all application questions Theapplication questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a classified (non-certificated) position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Senate Bill 848). As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with SB 848 Education Code section 44051 applicants forclassified positionsare required by lawto provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process. In accordance with SB 848 and Education Code , all applicants for classified (non-certificated) positions must provide a complete employment history. Please adhere to the following: List Every Educational Employer: You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service. HR Contact Information: In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office (i.e., not your direct supervisor). Note: These email addresses are required to satisfy the employment verification and background requirements mandated by Education Code. Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity.Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section. Attach required documents (PDF format recommended) Attach Verification of Education. Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached. Accepted documents include: Copy of a degree or official transcript Copyof Licenses and/or Certifications Note on Foreign Equivalency Certification. Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers, please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation . Additional Documents (Optional) Cover Letter / Letter of Intent A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or theadditional application questions of the employment application. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. Letters of Recommendation Additional documents, if any, may be attached to the online employment application. Examination Process The examination process includes an application screening and evaluation based on the applicant's education, work history, and responses to theapplication questions. Onlyapplicantswhose application packet demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for the position will be considered qualified andadvance in the process. Somepositions requireapplicants to pass additional components which may include one or more of the following: amultiple-choice, oral, written, or performance exam specific to the position. NOTE: Most exams areconducted remotely utilizing an online testing platform. For these exams, access to the internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop/laptop with a microphone is required to participate in these processes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If you have questions about your application, please email View email address on click.appcast.io . The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. 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