District Accounting Specialist

Millard Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Millard Public Schools is seeking an District Accounting Specialist in Omaha, NE to oversee all accounts payable functions. You will interact daily with Administrators and Directors, manage invoices, journal entries and reports, and ensure accurate budgeting and documentation within the District Financial System.

The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to produce accurate ledger reports and payment processing.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts payable and vendor payments.
• Ability to prepare general ledger entries and reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of budget processes.

Responsibilities

• 1. Manage accounts for monies received and disbursed, reconcile accounts and vendor statements.
• 2. Prepare general ledger and transaction activity reports and communicate with budget managers.
• 3. Create journal entries for general maintenance or corrections.
• 4. Maintain accounts payable records and prepare monthly warrants.
• 5. Print general ledger, accounts payable reports and checks.
• 6. Prepare vendor checks for distribution.
• 7. Respond to information requests per district policies and handle phone messages.
• 8. Maintain year-end/new year reports including reimbursements and encumbrances.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor communication

Journal entries

General ledger

Financial reporting

Education

High School/Trade School diploma

Tools

District financial system

Job description

District Accounting Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5953818

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Dec 16, 2026

Job Description

Reports to: Accounting Manager

The Accounts Payable Specialist oversees all accounts payable functions for the School District and must have good knowledge of accounting procedures as well as record keeping and clerical skills. This position is responsible for the payment of all District invoices, reporting and relating journal entries. It is the responsibility of this position to communicate daily with Administrators, Directors and others responsible for District budgets. An understanding of the account structure is needed to provide assistance to all users of the District Financial System. Daily communication with vendors and others outside the School District is necessary with regard to payment and purchasing terms. This requires good telephone communication, correspondence and letter writing skills. It is also necessary to have good knowledge of report writing and query skills on the District financial system for the preparation of general ledger reports, journal and budget entries.

Job Duties include:

• 1. Accounts for monies received and disbursed, reconciles accounts, maintains records of expenditures and deposits, processes invoices, reconciles vendor statements.
• 2. Prepares all general ledger and transaction activity reports, distributes reports and communicates with budget managers regarding inquiries and problem resolution.
• 3. Prepares journal entries on District accounting system for general maintenance of accounts or corrections.
• 4. Maintains accounts payable records, prepares monthly warrants.
• 5. Prints all general ledger and transaction activity reports, prints all accounts payable and food service checks and direct deposits.
• 6. Prepares vendor checks for distribution.
• 7. Responds to requests for information in accordance with established District policies, communications and public relations, answers phones and records messages.
• 8. Maintains year-end and new year reports with regard to Activity Fund reimbursements, purchase closings and carry over, encumbered reserve, depreciation funds, convention/travel expenses, all Federal and State 1099 payments and related reports.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.73 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required