Accounts Payable Technician

Essential Functions

• Aids auditors in providing supporting documentation and information for internal processes during audits.
• Supports staff, school site personnel, and external parties by answering questions and ensuring compliance with financial procedures.
• Compiles and reviews financial information related to accounts payable to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Communicates with various internal and external parties to gather and disseminate information necessary for processing accounts payable transactions.
• Maintains financial records and ensures their accessibility for reference and compliance with established policies and regulations.
• Attends unit meetings, participates in training sessions, and collaborates with colleagues to share and gather information.
• Prepares and files reports and financial information in accordance with established practices and regulatory requirements.
• Processes payments to vendors to maintain accurate account balances and ensure efficient operations.
• Reconciles financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting practices.
• Investigates discrepancies in financial information and takes corrective action as needed.
• Responds to inquiries from various sources to provide necessary information and assist in resolving issues.
• Reviews documents and requests to identify discrepancies and take appropriate action.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Relevant job-related education and experience within a specialized field.
• Skills: Proficiency in using standard office equipment, performing accounting procedures, and managing projects.
• Knowledge: Understanding of accounting principles, governmental accounting practices, and relevant codes, policies, regulations, and laws.
• Abilities: Scheduling activities, working with diverse groups, analyzing data, and utilizing a variety of job-related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Works under limited supervision using standardized practices and methods.
• Directs other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units.
• Maintains budget expenditures through resource utilization from other work units.

Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; significant fine finger dexterity.
• Work Conditions: Generally clean and healthy environment; 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing.