Accounts Payable Specialist (2 Openings – 226 Days)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or equivalent experience
• Three (3) years of accounting or accounts payable support activities that include verification and posting of financial data and maintaining financial records on-line within an automated accounting system
• Must be able to perform basic math, including calculation using fractions, percentages, and /or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and /or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
• Must have knowledge of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping practices and integrated computerized systems dealing with accounting and/of bookkeeping, purchasing and receiving activities and processes
• Skills are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and performing accounting procedures
• Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods
• Problem solving ability is required to identify issues and create action plans
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; and working with detailed information/data

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Assists auditors for the purpose of providing requested supporting documentation required for audit
• Compiles financial information related to work assignments for the purpose of providing required documentation and or processing information
• Informs other staff and/or outside parties regarding procedural requirements for the purpose of processing transactions
• Maintains financial information, files and records, both manual and electronic (e.g invoices, payment request, expense reports,etc) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines
• Monitors account balances and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate and complying with established financial practices
• Participates in a variety of functions, as assigned, (e.g. meetings, training, workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions
• Prepares written materials and electronic financial information (e.g. invoice on hold report, procedures, uninvoiced receipt report, outstanding advance report, etc) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information , and complying with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements
• Processes financial information(e.g. invoices, payment request etc) for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action and/or complying with established accounting practices
• Reconciles financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices
• Researches financial topics and/or documentation (e.g purchase orders, invoices, payments/advances, receipts/deposit, etc) for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and adhering to established procedures prior processing
• Responds to inquiries of staff and administration regarding financial procedures for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Minimum

$32,544

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the chief officer – Human Capital Management.

A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.

No telephone calls please.

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