Support Staff Accounts Payable

Location: Region 17 ESC (Lubbock, TX)

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 240 days

POSITION SUMMARY: To perform governmental accounting functions for the Business Office related to the proper control of organizational resources and compliance with all federal/state regulations and local policies.

 
 POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 
            EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: High School diploma or equivalent
            PREFERRED: Knowledge of school district accounting software programs 
            EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years clerical or administrative experience
            SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Knowledge of basic accounting procedures; ability to use personal computer and software to do word processing and develop spreadsheets
 
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Receive and process for payment all Accounts Payable invoices, monitor requisitions and purchase orders
2. Collect applicable receipts and vendor information
3. Match invoices with proper purchase orders to ensure completeness and accuracy of the purchasing process
4. Review travel reimbursements to ensure compliance with ESC policies and procedures before payment
5. Work with support staff, specialists and supervisors regarding budget and accounting issues
6. Assist the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accountant with yearly independent audit preparation
7. Assist with assets/inventories & various eRate activities
8. Provide customer service in Creative Corner as necessary
9. Maintain confidentiality with regard to sensitive or protected information
10. Make maximum use of allocated resources of funds, time and staff and account for assigned resources accurately
11. Follow ESC policies and procedures
12. Express ideas and information effectively in both oral and written form
13. Provide information to relevant audience in a timely manner
14. Respond to client service requests in a timely manner
15. Other duties as assigned

 REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer
 MINIMUM SALARY: $39,595
 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled