Accounts Payable Clerk

The Francis Howell School District is a great place to live, work and go to school. FHSD is committed to the recruitment and retention of top-notch employees with the determination and drive to create a positive and effective 21st century learning environment for our students.

The District offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. There are medical & dental plan options, vision coverage, employee assistance program, district-paid employee basic life insurance equal to $75,000, voluntary employee life insurance, voluntary dependent life insurance and voluntary accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: The job of Accounts Payable Clerk is done for the purpose/s of providing support for department functions with specific responsibility for performing activities related to the accurate processing of payment for approved invoices and contract payments; recording, updating and reconciling related financial information; and providing instructions and/or accounting support to other personnel in accordance with established practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous accounts payable experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios. Knowledge of basic accounting/bookkeeping principles and procedures preferred.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains financial information, files and records (e.g. purchase orders, invoices, accounts payable warrants, shipment verification, 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 (e.g. month and year-end closing process, fixed asset purchases and supporting documentation, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate and complying with established financial practices.

• Processes financial information (e.g. vendor statements and resolves open issues, W-9 forms from new vendors, journal entries, student activities accounts, 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.

Salary: $17.02

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

This is a year round position.