Accounts Payable Specialist — Education Finance (Full-Time)

Jefferson Parish School District; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools is seeking an Accounts Payable Processor in Harvey, LA. The role involves checking vendor invoices, matching to purchase orders, and processing payments.

The incumbent will update vendor payment files and follow up on outstanding requisitions, working independently on routine tasks with supervisory guidance as needed. The ideal candidate has 2 years of bookkeeping experience, strong MS Office skills, and a detail-oriented, professional approach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) at an intermediate level.
• Strong communication and the ability to maintain cooperative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• High professionalism with ability to manage multiple priorities and exercise sound judgment.
• Visionary and strategic thinking is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor payments upon approval.
• Receipt of invoices from departments and completion of purchase orders in Business Plus.
• Ensure timely and accurate disbursements are made.
• Maintain electronic filing system of invoices within Business Plus.
• Serve as a back-up to the Director of Accounts Payable for processing payments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Accounting, Executive Director of Budgets and Accounting or the CFO.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication

Multitasking

Visionary thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college accounting training

Two years accounting in a school system

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Jefferson Parish Schools is seeking an Accounts Payable Processor in Harvey, LA. The role involves checking vendor invoices, matching to purchase orders, and processing payments.

The incumbent will update vendor payment files and follow up on outstanding requisitions, working independently on routine tasks with supervisory guidance as needed. The ideal candidate has 2 years of bookkeeping experience, strong MS Office skills, and a detail-oriented, professional approach.