Accounts Payable Specialist

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Texas is seeking a cost accounting clerk to manage AP processes for the district, ensuring accuracy and timely payments. The role emphasizes vendor communications and reliable record-keeping.

Responsibilities include maintaining vendor files, verifying invoices, processing payments, assisting with year-end close, and supporting staff across campuses. The position requires basic accounting skills and strong organizational abilities, with a typical 244-day school-year

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Possess basic accounting skills, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a business office environment preferred.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Superb time management and ability to handle high volume of invoices.
• Proficient computer skills
• Possess strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate vendor files.
• Communicate with school employees and vendors.
• Verify all invoices as to accuracy.
• Assist vendors in resolving problems.
• Process vendor payments.
• Assist in the year-end close process.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Skills

basic accounting skills

strong mathematical skills

time management

interpersonal communication

organizational skills

proficient computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. Possess basic accounting skills, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a business office environment preferred.
3. Strong mathematical skills.
4. Superb time management and ability to handle high volume of invoices.
5. Proficient computer skills
6. Possess strong interpersonal communication and orgranizational skills.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

244 days

SALARY/PAYGRADE:

$42,920 – CP7

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain accurate vendor files.
2. Communicate with school employees and vendors.
3. Verify all invoices as to accuracy.
4. Assist vendors in resolving problems.
5. Process vendor payments.
6. Assist in the year-end close process.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
8. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Work with frequent interruptions, and maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of a computer.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Until filled