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Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the agency.

Summary of Responsibilities:

1. Collaborates with division staff to ensure the timely and accurate payment to vendors.
2. Maintains a high degree of integrity in the systems.
3. Provides high-quality customer service to schools, programs, staff and other customers.
4. Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
5. Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expenses and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
6. Resolves issues as they arise ensuring all documentation is in place prior to issuing payment.
7. Collaborates with the Purchasing staff to resolve any outstanding issues.
8. Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment or stop-payment orders as needed.
9. Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
10. Records entry of and verifies documentation.
11. Uses electronic systems to communicate and maintain documentation.
12. Other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and related programs.
• Must be able to learn other accounting software systems; proficiency in Munis preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree preferred.
• At least four years of experience in this area. A combination of experience and education may be considered.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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