Facilities Accounts Payable Specialist

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Guild - Principal Account Clerk Grade 27 in Facilities to manage the accounts payable processes at the central office located at 1216 Dorchester Avenue, MA 02125.

This role will oversee receivers, voucher payments, invoice accuracy, PO liquidation, and vendor communications, reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations. Strong clerical and basic accounting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Basic computer skills, including Excel or Google Sheets, email, and database programs
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Knowledge of clerical office practices and procedures
• Successfully completed appropriate coursework
• At least two years of basic accounting work experience or the equivalent

Responsibilities

• Process receivers in the BAIS Financial System materials, goods, services, and other non-salary expenditures.
• Assist with voucher payments for materials, goods, services, and other non-salary expenditures.
• Review each invoice for accuracy and proper documentation.
• Liquidate purchase orders to coincide with the invoice.
• Check the receipt status of all non-salary goods in PeopleSoft Financial.
• Communicate with vendors on invoices, receipt status, and payments.
• Assist with reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Performs related duties, as requested by supervisor, which are commensurate with job classification.

Skills

Two years accounting experience

Basic accounting knowledge

Clerical office practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Coursework completed

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Email

Database programs

Job description

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Guild - Principal Account Clerk Grade 27 in Facilities to manage the accounts payable processes at the central office located at 1216 Dorchester Avenue, MA 02125.

This role will oversee receivers, voucher payments, invoice accuracy, PO liquidation, and vendor communications, reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations. Strong clerical and basic accounting skills are essential.