Accounts Payable

Talentify; Oakdale (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Montville Public Schools in Connecticut is seeking an Accounts Payable professional for the Central Office. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (preferred), experience in payables or bookkeeping, proficiency with accounting software and Excel, and strong organizational and analytical skills.

The position is 12-month, hours 8:30-4:00, with salary range $29-$31 per hour. Candidates should maintain confidentiality, interact professionally with staff and vendors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting required; experience in a public school or municipal environment preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, mathematical, and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact professionally with staff, vendors, and the public.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and state financial reporting procedures preferred.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Confidentiality and discretion

Public sector interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Type: Unaffiliated

Location: Superintendent's Office

Date Available: TBD

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field preferred.

Experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting required; experience in a public school or municipal environment preferred.

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Strong organizational, mathematical, and analytical skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with discretion.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact professionally with staff, vendors, and the public.

Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and state financial reporting procedures preferred.

Position Description: Accounts Payable

Location: Central Office

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Salary and terms of Employment:

Anticipated Start Date: Upon Hire

12-Month Position

Daily Schedule: 8:30-4:00 P.M.

Range - $29-31 per hour

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting required; experience in a public school or municipal environment preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, mathematical, and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact professionally with staff, vendors, and the public.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and state financial reporting procedures preferred.

Job Description

MONTVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Montville Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.