Accounts Payable Specialist

Fort Madison Community School District; Fort Madison (IA); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

IPERS

Paid personal/sick leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Fort Madison Community School District in Fort Madison, IA is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Business Department. The role handles accounts payable, receivable assistance, invoicing, payments, vendor setup, and reconciliation at the central office year-round.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, asset tagging, cash receipting, and backup payroll. Requires 8-hour days, 260 days/year, starting at $18/hr with steps based on experience.

Formación

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Accounting or bookkeeping experience is a plus.
• Experience with Google Workspace.
• Vendor management skills.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with district departments.

Responsabilidades

• Secretary to Director of Finance and Director of Maintenance.
• Process invoices and ensure accuracy.
• Input new vendor information and update as needed.
• Reconcile multiple financial accounts and budgets.
• Place orders, set up vendor accounts.
• Issue asset tags and maintain district inventory.
• Cash receipting and general office duties.
• Complete 1099, W-9, and tax-exempt forms.
• Backup payroll processing.
• Attend required training and professional development.
• Probation period of 45 days.

Conocimientos

Google Workspace

Vendor management

Math skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Educación

High school diploma

Associate degree

Herramientas

Google Workspace

Descripción del empleo

Accounts Payable Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5962867

Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2027 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary:

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Business Department.

This role is responsible for managing accounts payable and assisting with accounts receivable. Tasks will include invoicing, processing payments, tracking vendor information, purchasing district material, cash receipting, account reconciliation, and secretarial duties. This position works year-round at the district central office location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Secretary to Director of Finance and Director of Maintenance
• Process invoices and ensure accuracy
• Input new vendor information and update as needed
• Reconcile multiple financial accounts and budgets
• Place orders as needed, assist in setting up accounts with vendors
• Issue new asset tags and keep district inventory up-to-date
• Cash Receipting
• General office duties- mail distribution
• Issue 1099's, W9's and Tax-Exempt Forms
• Coordinate paper and maintenance supply bids
• Backup payroll processing
• Complete district required training and professional development if required
• Attend work regularly and promptly
• Complete a 45-day probation
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school Diploma required, Associate degree preferred
• Accounting or bookkeeping experience a plus
• Experienced in Google Workspace
• Vendor management skills
• Proficient computer and math skills
• Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with district departments

Hours: 8 work hours per day

Days: 260 Work Days per year

Pay Rate: $18 starting hourly rate, with increase based on experience

Reports To: Director of Finance and Director of Maintenance

Benefits: This position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes IPERS, paid personal/sick leave and medical/dental/vision insurance.

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer

Fort Madison Community School District requires background check to be completed before hiring.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Administration > Human Resources

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Trisha Hager , HR
• Fort Madison Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]