Guild - Principal Account Clerk Grade 27 - Facilities (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 78,000

Full time

4 days ago

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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

Database programs

Job description

Guild - Principal Account Clerk Grade 27 - Facilities (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938156

Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

This Guild position is a central-based role in the Facilities Management Department located at 1216 Dorchester Avenue, MA 02125

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the execution, maintenance, and control of all business processes associated with the Boston Public Schools Facilities Accounts Payable Department.

Reports To: Director of Finance and Operations.

Duties and 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.

Qualifications: Required:

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

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