Accounts Payable Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickinson ISD is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to maintain the district's financial records and process purchase orders and payments in accordance with TEA guidelines. Responsibilities include balancing AP disbursements, handling inquiries from departments and vendors, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring accurate file records and reporting to the Executive Director of Business Operations.

This full-time position requires attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED and thirty (30) semester hours of college credit with some business/accounting training.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Advanced knowledge in accounts payable; basic accounting principles; strong organization and deadlines.
• Experience: Minimum five years accounts payable experience; school environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep the Executive Director informed on business affairs.
• Enter and balance accounts payable disbursements for assigned departments/campuses.
• Distribute and file accounts payable disbursements.
• Assist departments/campuses with inquiries concerning purchasing process.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors on accounts payable aspects.
• Maintain all outstanding encumbrances.
• Maintain internal controls for accounts payable.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Ten-key calculator

Vendor communication

Auditable records

MS Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

30 college credit hours in business/accounting

Tools

District accounting system

Spreadsheets

Job description

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Details

Job ID: 5846002

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Position: Accounts Payable Specialist

Department: Business Office/ESC

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director of Business Operations

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Job Description

Position Summary: Perform the duties of maintaining the district’s financial records in a manner as prescribed by the Texas Education Agency and as required by standard accounting principles. Perform the duties for the efficient processing of purchase orders and paying of the district’s accounts.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED, and thirty (30) semester hours of college credit with some business/accounting training.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Advanced knowledge in accounts payable process; basic accounting principles; District policy and procedures; satisfied Level III competency requirements; define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions; organized and produce accurate results while meeting deadlines; advanced computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, data entry); effective oral and written communication; maintain auditable file records; ten-key calculator proficiency; positive working relationships with employees and vendors; manage multiple priorities without supervision.
• Experience: Minimum five years accounts payable experience preferred; Minimum two years school-related environment preferred.

Major Responsibilities

• Keep the Executive Director informed on business affairs.
• Enter and balance accounts payable disbursements for assigned departments/campuses in the Districts Financial Accounting System.
• Distribute and file accounts payable disbursements for assigned departments/campuses per current process.
• Assist departments/campuses with inquiries concerning purchasing process.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors on accounts payable aspects.
• Post deposits for assigned departments/campuses.
• Maintain all outstanding encumbrances.
• Process tax-exempt requests.
• Maintain continuous internal control for accounts payable.
• Monitor department mail and email.
• Maintain all vendor payment options.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance; track hours worked via District software.
• Use district network resources professionally and ethically.
• Monitor and maintain department filing system.
• Complete special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used

Computer, printer, copier, telephone, fax machine.

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb, talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• May require travel between sites independently and work at various sites.
• Perform a variety of duties concurrently.
• Light to moderate lifting.
• Lengthy sessions working on a computer.
• Occasional stresses caused by deadlines.
• Frequent interruptions.
• Occasional long hours.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Kelly Logsdon, Executive Director for Business
• Education Service Center
• Email: [e-mail]