Bookkeeper & AP Specialist for School District

Monmouth County Vocational School District; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Prescription coverage

Paid leave days

Job summary

Monmouth County Vocational School District is seeking a Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable for a full-time, 12-month position in Freehold, NJ. The role covers accounts payable processing, vendor management, and financial reporting, with a focus on accuracy and timely payments.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with accounting experience, proficiency in Excel/Word, and the ability to handle confidential financial information.

Qualifications

• Accounts payable and double-entry bookkeeping experience desirable.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and reconcile bank accounts.
• Strong Excel and Word skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented with deadline discipline and confidentiality.
• Criminal history check and U.S. citizenship or residency required.

Responsibilities

• Records detailed District financial transactions in the District’s accounting system (Systems 3000).
• Create and review requisitions/purchase orders for approvals and vendor mailings.
• Process invoice payments and ensure pricing accuracy with POs and invoices.
• Prepare monthly blanket purchase orders for utilities, curricular trips, and services.
• Assist with annual audits by gathering required documents.

Skills

Accounts payable

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

HS diploma with accounting exp

Two years related work exp

Tools

Excel

Word

Systems 3000

Job description

Monmouth County Vocational School District is seeking a Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable for a full-time, 12-month position in Freehold, NJ. The role covers accounts payable processing, vendor management, and financial reporting, with a focus on accuracy and timely payments.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with accounting experience, proficiency in Excel/Word, and the ability to handle confidential financial information.