Whitman-Hanson Regional School Whitman , MA 02382
Posted 3 weeks ago
Whitman-Hanson Regional School District
Job Description
Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk
Reports to: Director of Business and Finance
Summary
The Accounts Payable Clerk will assist in the prompt and accurate administration of purchase orders and all other matters related to accounts payable. The A/P clerk will provide essential administrative services to Whitman-Hanson Regional School District staff so that the educational goals of the District are achieved.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Record and encumber all purchase orders
Develop and maintain appropriate records for vendors (including tax information)
Verify invoices to purchase orders
Work with staff to determine if all materials invoiced have been received
Check invoices for accuracy
Prepare accounts payable warrant for School Committee signatures
Verify all warrants amounts are accurately noted on checks prior to final processing
Maintain complete and up to date files of all payments by the district
Assist other Business Services Department personnel when needed
Complete P/R batch verifications as scheduled with Director of Business and Finance
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Familiarity with financial accounting systems, MUNIS preferred
Associate's Degree preferred
Previous A/P and accounting experience preferred
Experience working for municipality and/or public school district
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment noise or physical surroundings may be distracting. The work involves sitting, standing, walking and stooping. May be required to lift objects such as files, boxes of papers, office supplies and office equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, using office equipment, including but not limited to telephones, personal computers, handheld technology and other office equipment. Visual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.
Employment Terms
Work year of 12 months
Salary, benefits, and hours as specified in individual contract negotiated with the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District
Evaluation
The Director of Business and Finance shall evaluate the Accounts Payable Clerk annually.
Whitman-Hanson Regional School