Accounts Payable Clerk — Fast-Paced School District

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring ISD in Houston, Texas is seeking a Clerk-Accounts Payable to manage accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner within the Financial Services Division. The role reports to the Accounts Payable Coordinator.

The ideal candidate will have strong basic accounting knowledge, effective communication skills, and experience with district databases and data entry. Proficiency with PC software and calculators is required, with overtime as necessary.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Basic accounting

Communication

District database

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60+ college hours

Three+ years experience

Job description

Spring ISD in Houston, Texas is seeking a Clerk-Accounts Payable to manage accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner within the Financial Services Division. The role reports to the Accounts Payable Coordinator.

The ideal candidate will have strong basic accounting knowledge, effective communication skills, and experience with district databases and data entry. Proficiency with PC software and calculators is required, with overtime as necessary.