Accounts Payable Specialist II: Precision & Impact

Facilities Planning and Management; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District seeks an Accounts Payable Technician II in the Facilities Planning and Management Department. The role supports payment processing for liabilities, reimbursements, and vendor obligations with strong audit and record-keeping duties.

Responsibilities include verifying invoices, maintaining records, and assisting with year-end close and audit preparation. Requires relevant accounting experience and a California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• AA degree plus related courses.
• Five years full-time, progressively responsible experience in accounting or accounts payable.
• School district experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and compliance with contract, regulations, policies; disburse funds accordingly.
• Process for payment an assigned group of liabilities including reimbursements, purchase orders, and other items.
• Audit invoices and related claims for proper coding, approvals and backups; prepare payment.
• Maintain auditable records of financial transactions and vendor communications.
• Prepare checks and process credit card payments; assist in year-end closing and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

AA degree

Job description

Oakland Unified School District seeks an Accounts Payable Technician II in the Facilities Planning and Management Department. The role supports payment processing for liabilities, reimbursements, and vendor obligations with strong audit and record-keeping duties.

Responsibilities include verifying invoices, maintaining records, and assisting with year-end close and audit preparation. Requires relevant accounting experience and a California driver’s license.