Accounts Payable clerk

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring ISD is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk in Houston, TX to manage all accounts payable transactions accurately and on time. The role emphasizes integrity, clear communication, and process improvement within the district’s finance team.

Responsibilities include reviewing invoices, matching purchase orders, data entry, and assisting with audits and year-end closing. The position requires a high-school diploma and preferred 60 college hours with 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: 60+ college hours and 3+ years related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and perform data entry.

Responsibilities

• Review and process all authorized invoices.
• Verify and match invoices with purchase orders to ensure complete and accurate payments.
• Ensure timely entry of data to automated system.
• Prepare, verify and distribute accounts payable checks.
• Assist with annual audit and year-end closing procedures.
• Support district personnel and vendors with invoice questions and documentation.

Skills

Basic accounting

Communication

Data entry

Calculator use

Education

High school diploma or GED

60+ college hours

3+ years related experience

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk

Spring Independent School District Finance – Houston, Texas. This position is open on Google Maps.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5817574
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary purpose: The purpose of the Accounts Payable Clerk is to process all accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner. Spring ISD employees are expected to act with integrity, support and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: 60+ college hours; Three+ years of job related experience.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of basic accounting practices
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of District’s business database and data entry processing
• Accuracy in use of personal computer and proficiency with a calculator

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Review and process all authorized invoices
• Verify and match invoices with purchase orders to ensure completeness and accuracy of payments to be made
• Ensure timely entry of data to automated system
• Prepare, verify and distribute accounts payable checks
• Detect and resolve problems with invoices, statements, and purchase orders, etc. by maintaining excellent communication with District personnel and vendors
• Prepare and maintain records required by Federal, state or local laws/regulations
• Assist with the annual audit
• Assist in year-end closing procedures including canceling outstanding purchase orders, setting up payable, carrying encumbrances forward, etc.
• Participate in staff development and faculty meetings as assigned
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Coordinator

Working/Special Conditions

This position requires a person that is able to maintain emotional control under stress. The usual and customary methods of performing this job require the following: ability to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity work environment efficiently and effectively with frequent interruptions. Job may require prolonged periods of time sitting, reaching and repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Overtime is required as necessary.

Duties performed require considerable initiative and tact. The position requires leadership qualities such as: adaptability, flexibility, dependability and accountability. Maintain confidential information and frequent contact with all levels within and outside of the district.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Spring ISD Careers
• 16717 Ella Blvd
• Houston, Texas 77090-4213
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]