Accounts Payable Specialist - District Finance Office

Fort Madison Community School District; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Paid personal/sick leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, 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.

Skills

Google Workspace

Vendor management

Math skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

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.