Accounts Payable & Administrative Support Specialist

Wallington School District; Wallington (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallington School District is seeking an Executive Secretary/Accounts Payable to support the school district's accounting operations. The role focuses on ensuring invoices are accurate and paid timely, with data entry into the accounting system and upkeep of records.

The position requires attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to communicate with vendors and internal staff. On-site work at the Wallington Board of Education Offices with standard clerical responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, performs complex arithmetic operations and use calculators.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to problem-solve job-related issues.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding school district financial and other information.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Assists in administering the school district's accounts payable function, including the processing of purchase orders and invoices for payment, and inputting and maintaining data and information into the accounting system regarding accounts payable to ensure records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Researches discrepancies regarding the accuracy of invoice amounts, word counts, etc. for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and implementing corrective measures, communicating with vendors, consultants, translators, or others as needed to reconcile.
• Assists in inputting and maintaining all data and information into the accounting system regarding accounts payable.
• Reconciles accounts payable invoice batches, and processes payment checks or wire payments as directed.
• Develops reporting procedures and internal controls for timely and accurate completion of reporting and record‑keeping requirements.
• Maintains accounts payable records for accurate and up‑to‑date filing and recordkeeping.
• Composes correspondence to clients as needed for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information regarding accounts payable issues, balances, etc.

Skills

Accounts payable

Clerical experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Wallington School District is seeking an Executive Secretary/Accounts Payable to support the school district's accounting operations. The role focuses on ensuring invoices are accurate and paid timely, with data entry into the accounting system and upkeep of records.

The position requires attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to communicate with vendors and internal staff. On-site work at the Wallington Board of Education Offices with standard clerical responsibilities.