Job Information
Dubuque Community School District Accounts Payable Specialist in Dubuque, Iowa
Accounts Payable Specialist JobID: 614
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/ Accounts Payable
Date Posted:
9/30/2024
Location:
The Forum
Hourly rate: $25.97
POSITION TITLE: Accounts Payable Specialist
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Recruited By: Chief Human Resources Officer
Recommended for Appointment By: Chief Human Resource Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Finance
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Type of Authority: Staff
Reports To: Director of Finance
Consults With: Forum Staff, Principals, Department Managers, Business Managers, other District staff, Vendors, Parents, and General Public
QUALIFICATIONS: Associate of Arts degree and/or three years’ experience in accounts payable or business-related field are desired. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite products. Skill in modern office practices and procedures including a knowledge and ability to use computer equipment and software. Must have accurate and detailed skill set. Strong communication skills. Ability to collaborate and work well in a team setting.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform accounts payable functions for the District including but not limited to:
· prompt payment of invoices and employee reimbursements on a weekly cycle electronically, by check or with third party processor
· reconciliation of invoices with purchase orders to assure payment only for merchandise or services received
· review invoices for appropriateness and proper account coding
· work closely with third party processor to make sure payments are made timely and accurately
· maintaining vendor information file including adding vendors and W-9 forms
· process monthly P-Card statements including reconciliation of receipts and proper approvals
· process and help maintain other District credit card accounts and District debit card accounts
· add/edit online users for District Amazon Business account
· review payments to 1099 vendors and assist in preparing 1099’s
· prepare Forum building deposits
· scan District financial records and information into the electronic storage database
· review and process professional services planning sheets
· approve and process in-district employee mileage reimbursements
· work with and provide support to all District schools and departments on accounts payable related items
· provide back-up to accounts receivable as necessary
· Other Business Department duties as assigned.