School District Accounts Payable Specialist

Talentify; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickinson ISD is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to maintain the district's financial records in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines and standard accounting principles. You will process purchase orders, handle disbursements, and balance accounts for assigned departments.

Strong data entry, organization, and communication skills are essential for timely, accurate processing. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus 30 college credits with business/accounting

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in accounts payable process.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Knowledge of District policy and procedures.
• Complete competency requirements for Level III.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Organized and capable of producing accurate results to deadlines.
• Advanced computer literacy: word processing, spreadsheets, data entry.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Maintain auditable file records per guidelines.
• Proficient with a ten-key calculator.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with District employees and vendors.
• Manage multiple priorities with interruptions and minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Keep the Executive Director of Business Operations informed on district business affairs.
• Enter and balance accounts payable disbursements for assigned departments/campuses.
• Distribute and file accounts payable disbursements per current process.
• Assist departments/campuses with inquiries about the purchasing process.
• Respond to vendor inquiries about accounts payable disbursements.
• Post deposits for assigned departments/campuses.
• Maintain outstanding encumbrances.
• Process tax-exempt requests.
• Maintain internal controls for accounts payable.
• Monitor department mail and email.
• Maintain vendor payment options and confidentiality of employee information.
• Maintain regular attendance and track hours worked in district software.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Excel

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Ten-key calculator

Vendor relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

30 college credits with some business/accounting training

Tools

District Financial Accounting System

Job description

Dickinson ISD is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to maintain the district's financial records in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines and standard accounting principles. You will process purchase orders, handle disbursements, and balance accounts for assigned departments.

Strong data entry, organization, and communication skills are essential for timely, accurate processing. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus 30 college credits with business/accounting