Accounts Payable Pro — District Finance & Impact

East St Louis School District 189; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Life insurance $50k

Retirement plan (IMRF/TRS)

Family coverage options

Job summary

East St Louis School District 189 is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the Finance - Accounts Payable team. Under the supervision of the Finance Supervisor, you will process invoices, manage purchase orders, and ensure timely payments for district expenses.

This role requires knowledge of accounting basics, data entry accuracy, and the ability to maintain confidential financial information. The district offers a 260-day work year, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work

Qualifications

• Accounting principles knowledge.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to do data entry and basic reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and invoices in the accounting system.
• Reconcile accounts payable batches and issue payments.
• Research invoice discrepancies and communicate with vendors.
• Maintain accounts payable records and filing.
• Develop reporting procedures and internal controls.
• Correspond with clients regarding AP issues.

Skills

Accounting principles

Organizational skills

Excel

Confidentiality

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Accounting

Tools

Word

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

East St Louis School District 189 is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the Finance - Accounts Payable team. Under the supervision of the Finance Supervisor, you will process invoices, manage purchase orders, and ensure timely payments for district expenses.

This role requires knowledge of accounting basics, data entry accuracy, and the ability to maintain confidential financial information. The district offers a 260-day work year, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work