Accounts Payable Specialist: District Budgets & Grants

Berwyn North School District 98; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Berwyn North School District 98 is seeking an Accounts Payable Generalist to support the CSBO in managing district accounts payable, expenditures, financial records, budgets, and grant funds with accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and experience with accounts payable, purchasing procedures, and internal controls; proficiency with accounting systems, Microsoft Office, and Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or financial administration preferred.
• School district or governmental accounting experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic accounting, accounts payable, purchasing procedures, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with accounting systems, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, purchase orders, payment requests, and other accounts payable transactions.
• Verify invoices for accuracy, approval, supporting documentation, account coding, and funding source.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure timely payment.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation.
• Monitor district and grant expenditures to ensure proper coding and allowable use of funds.
• Assist administrators and directors with budget, expenditure, and funding questions.
• Assist with reconciliations, monthly and year-end closing, financial reports, and audit preparation.
• Provide financial records and documentation to the CSBO, auditors, and other authorized personnel.
• Identify and communicate financial or procedural concerns to the CSBO.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize responsibilities

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Accounting systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Berwyn North School District 98 is seeking an Accounts Payable Generalist to support the CSBO in managing district accounts payable, expenditures, financial records, budgets, and grant funds with accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and experience with accounts payable, purchasing procedures, and internal controls; proficiency with accounting systems, Microsoft Office, and Excel is essential.