Business Office Specialist - Accounts Payable

Arlington School District; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, MA is seeking a Business Office – Accounts Payable to support the district's purchasing procedures and comply with state procurement laws. This full‑time role coordinates purchase orders, processes invoices, and prepares bi‑weekly warrants under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations.

Candidates should have a degree or related training, proficiency with MUNIS, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite, and the ability to handle

Qualifications

• Degree in any field and/or relevant training in office administration preferred.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures including clerical duties.
• Proofreading skills for grammar, punctuation, and spelling; proper format and accuracy.
• Ability to use computer applications independently with little supervision (MUNIS, MS Office, Google Suite).
• MUNIS experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with interruptions.
• Capacity to work confidentially.
• Independent decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchase orders and invoices for the system.
• Respond to vendor and staff inquiries professionally and research inquiries to completion.
• Prepare a bi-weekly warrant.
• Liaison with Comptroller’s Office.
• Process daily mail.
• Prepare finalized warrant reports for distribution.
• Coordinate with Facilities Administrator and Community Ed Administrator on warrant dates and batch entries.
• Assist Business Office Administration with projects as assigned by senior finance staff.

Skills

Office procedures

Proofreading

Prioritization

Discretion

Independent decision-making

Education

Degree in any field

Tools

MUNIS

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Business Office Specialist - Accounts Payable

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907345
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02476

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Business Office – Accounts Payable

JOB GOAL: To Support the Business Office and Comply with State Procurement Law and District Purchasing Procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in any field from an accredited institution and/or relevant training or certification in office administration is preferred.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures that includes a variety of clerical and/or secretarial duties.
• Proofreading skills for correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors of typed material and for proper format, accuracy, and completeness.
• Ability to use independently and stay current with a variety of computer applications, i.e. MUNIS, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other software programs, and to navigate online environments effectively with little supervision in a manner necessary to complete tasks assigned.
• MUNIS Experience Preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments is essential, particularly in this fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Capacity to work in a confidential manner
• A moderate degree of independent decision-making and knowledge of the function of the work environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate purchase orders and invoices for computer generated payment system wide
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and staff in a professional manner and research inquiries through completion
• Prepare a bi-weekly warrant
• Liaison with Comptroller’s Office
• Process daily mail
• Prepare finalized warrant reports for distribution
• Coordinate with the Facilities Administrator and Community Ed Administrator on the dates of the Warrant and all their Batch entries that are included in the bi-weekly warrants.
• Assist Business Office Administration with specific projects as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations or Assistant Director of Finance.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations and Director of Finance

SALARY/BENEFITS: In accordance with AEA Unit C Contract

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $36.60 to $36.60 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Support Staff > Clerical

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Robert Spiegel
• 869 Massachusetts Avenue
• Arlington, Massachusetts 02476
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]