Accounts Payable Specialist

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist Accounts Payable Coordinator with routine tasks. Plan and evaluate work for timely vendor payments. Process Procurement Card transactions, ensuring compliance with district policies and procedures. Monitor outstanding checks list and submit required reports for Texas unclaimed property. Receive and maintain file of all outstanding purchase orders. Match invoices to outstanding purchase orders and process payment. Balance weekly check run as necessary. Maintain and research aging purchase orders and invoices. Conduct post-audit of weekly check run by examining, and verifying invoices to actual payment data for accuracy prior to checks being released for payment. Review vendor statements and research any unpaid items. Contact vendors to resolve problem invoices. Contact originators of purchase orders to resolve payable problems with purchase order and invoices. Perform necessary procedures to determine year end accrual. Review bids for contractual fulfillment and discuss with purchasing department when necessary. Maintain effective working relationships with other personnel, teachers, school administrators, vendors and the public Maintain confidentiality. Other tasks as assigned. EXPERIENCE: Working in an office setting, with previous routine bookkeeping assignments QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Associates degree in related field. Combination fo education/training and related work experience may substitute for the degree Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to maintain records Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data Ability to meet deadlines and manage interruptions Good analytical and communications skills Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, 10-key by touch and computer data entry Flexible and adaptable to changes in procedures or work structure Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, lifting and stooping. Frequent sitting and typing. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged used of computer. SALARY: PAY GRADE: AS-7 - Minimum hourly rate - $24.50. #J-18808-Ljbffr