Accounts Payable Specialist | Accurate Vendor Payments

Alief Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Alief Independent School District in Houston, Texas seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join the Accounting/Finance Department. The role focuses on timely payment of vendor invoices and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, matching to purchase orders, ensuring correct approvals, and supporting budgeting efforts. A high school diploma or GED and accounting exposure are required, with preference for an associate degree or 48 college hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or 48 semester hours or district test required.
• Aptitude for math and knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Proficient PC skills to develop spreadsheets, databases and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and vendor payments promptly.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders for accuracy before payment.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports following district standards.
• Respect confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Support budgeting and vendor management activities.

Skills

Math aptitude

Basic accounting

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

10-key data entry

Communication

Budget codes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 48 semester hours or district test

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Databases

Job description

Alief Independent School District in Houston, Texas seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join the Accounting/Finance Department. The role focuses on timely payment of vendor invoices and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, matching to purchase orders, ensuring correct approvals, and supporting budgeting efforts. A high school diploma or GED and accounting exposure are required, with preference for an associate degree or 48 college hours.