Accounts Payable Specialist

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking an Accounts Payable Secretary C to ensure timely payment of invoices and provide secretarial support in the Financial Services department. The role requires strong time management, multitasking, and communication skills to meet timelines while maintaining confidentiality.

The position reports to the Manager of Accounts Payable and Director of Financial Operations and is based in the Financial Services department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Two years of accounting experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Familiar with Skyward software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices for accuracy and process payments for the district.
• Communicate with vendors and staff about payments and research payments.
• Assist auditors during annual district CPA audit.
• Batch and balance accounts payable register daily.
• Assist in preparing the list of bills for semi-monthly Board approval.
• Compile, record, and reconcile data for daily department operations.
• Prioritize tasks to meet timelines on multiple projects.
• Receive, sort, and disseminate correspondence for the Accounting Department.
• Participate in district-provided trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Bilingual Spanish/English

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Skyward

Word

Excel

Job description

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking an Accounts Payable Secretary C to ensure timely payment of invoices and provide secretarial support in the Financial Services department. The role requires strong time management, multitasking, and communication skills to meet timelines while maintaining confidentiality.

The position reports to the Manager of Accounts Payable and Director of Financial Operations and is based in the Financial Services department.