Central Office _ Clerk III, Accounts Payable (Accounts Payable) 2026-2027

Clerk III, Accounts Payable

Processes invoices in compliance with established guidelines and ensures accurate payments to vendors, performing routine support and clerical duties under direct supervision as an entry-level individual contributor. Essential job duties include:

• Gathering and processing all records of expenditures for all contracted, non-contracted & non-DeKalb County schools and departments.
• Handling payment of all DCSD payables and reimbursements.
• Processing payments and preparing checks and invoices for internal and external vendors.
• Ensuring that invoices are processed using the correct cash accounts.
• Maintaining good relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Analyzing and reviewing vendor statements to maintain compliance with the net 30-day payment policy.
• Maintaining essential data for state auditing purposes.
• Providing verification of processed invoices.
• Conducting staff assistance to end user (initiating department) to review accounts payable problems.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required with a minimum three (3) years experience in bookkeeping/accounts payable or an equivalent combination of courses and responsible office/clerical experience required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Good computer skills, including the ability to use all relevant software
• Effective relationship management skills
• Ability to operate basic office equipment
• Ability to conduct research.
• Ability to complete tasks that are typically basic in scope, on behalf of other professionals
• Ability to resolve problems within defined parameters
• Ability to follow clearly established processes

Physical demands and work environment include:

• Constantly required to exchange accurate information.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.
• Constantly observes details at close range.
• Frequently remains in a stationary position.
• Occasionally moves about inside an office.
• Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly works in an indoor environment.