Public Sector Accounts Payable Specialist

Stratford Public Schools; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Grade 13

Job summary

Stratford Public Schools is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage daily processing, validation, and payment of vendor invoices, purchase orders, and financial records. You will ensure disbursements comply with district policies and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling encumbrances, issuing payments, maintaining vendor data, and supporting audits. The role reports to the Director of Finance and requires strong Excel skills and public sector

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of progressive accounting or accounts payable experience required; preferred in a school district or public sector.
• Solid understanding of municipal procurement rules, public bidding practices, encumbrance accounting, and public fund management.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter invoice batches into the district’s accounting software.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, and receiving docs for authorization and accuracy.
• Compute and record encumbrances to maintain accurate departmental balances.
• Prepare and issue payments for vendor invoices, mileage, and utilities.
• Manage petty cash, process checks, and uphold audit controls.
• Resolve billing, payment, and balance discrepancies with vendors.
• Maintain filing of accounts payable documentation in compliance with standards.
• Prepare and invoice other districts for tuition and shared services.
• Perform month-end and year-end closings and reconcilings.
• Assist auditors during annual financial and state compliance audits.

Skills

Excel

Public sector knowledge

Accuracy / detail

Communication

Task management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance

Tools

Public sector accounting software

Job description

Stratford Public Schools is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage daily processing, validation, and payment of vendor invoices, purchase orders, and financial records. You will ensure disbursements comply with district policies and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling encumbrances, issuing payments, maintaining vendor data, and supporting audits. The role reports to the Director of Finance and requires strong Excel skills and public sector