Accounts Payable Specialist — Compliance & Vendor Relations

Young World Physical Education; Little River-Academy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy ISD Central Office in Little River-Academy, Texas is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to efficiently manage district payables in compliance with TEA guidelines and district policies. You will maintain accurate records and support audit readiness while collaborating with vendors and campus staff.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, clerical experience, and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. This is a full-time position based at Administration Building.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and human resources processes.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills.
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
• Ability to maintain accurate auditable records.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments on short notice.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase orders, invoices, receiving reports and check requests for proper authorization and accuracy.
• Assign budget codes following TEA guidelines.
• Process weekly/bi-weekly accounts payable checks, ACH, and electronic payments.
• Process employee travel reimbursements and mileage claims per travel policies.
• Issue 1099 forms for vendors per IRS regulations.

Skills

Basic accounting procedures

Keyboarding

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Databases

Word processing

Job description

Academy ISD Central Office in Little River-Academy, Texas is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to efficiently manage district payables in compliance with TEA guidelines and district policies. You will maintain accurate records and support audit readiness while collaborating with vendors and campus staff.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, clerical experience, and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. This is a full-time position based at Administration Building.