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FY27: Accounts Payable Assistant, Department of Controller, 8 hrs/12 mos, Ad closes 8/7/26

Montgomery County Public Schools · Rockville, MD · Today
Accounting$25.24–$40.17/hrFull-time

Summary Description

Under direction, performs a variety of accounting tasks required to analyze, verify and reconcile accounting records in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial operations for a large school organization. The work involves controlling the processing of invoices, purchase orders, receiving, expenses and fiscal reports for daily accounting operations. The unit processes large volumes of invoices, sensitive documents on a daily basis, answers inquiries received from a variety of communication vehicles such as phone, email, etc. requiring considerable work organization.

Payables Processing

Payables processing occurs within a paperless environment, requiring the mastery of the MCPS document management system and the Oracle ERP based Financial Management System ((Hub).

Physical Demands

None

Special Requirements

  • Must be able to work long hours as demanded by workload, including attendance at meetings.

Job Specific Information

  • GRADE 14-16 The wage range for this position is between $25.24 and $40.17 per hour, based on years of service.

  • For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of the organization, functions and operations of Montgomery County Public Schools.

  • Strong skills in bookkeeping and accounting procedures, purchasing procurement procedures and financial accountability.

  • Strong skills in operating advanced business and ERP/Hub systems.

  • Must demonstrate knowledge of document management systems, specifically, the ability to update, correct and research indexed databases.

  • Must demonstrate ability to operate ERP accounting systems, including data management, problem resolution, and information research.

  • Strong communication skills both written and oral.

  • Strong organizational skills to monitor, plan and implement quality controls to ensure accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks which is crucial to the operation of the school system.

  • Ability to explain complex rules and procedures in terms understandable to non-technical customers, school staff, suppliers and the general public is required.

  • Preference for prior experience working with Oracle ERP based accounting systems.

  • Must demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail and high level of accuracy and ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial records.

  • Ability to exercise independent initiative to perform both original and recurring assignments.

  • Must be able to make decisions in accordance with established procedures and practices, and exercise judgment in the absence of clear directives.

  • Work requires the skilled use of computers and other standard office equipment.

  • Requires excellent oral, written, and human relations skills.

Certification/License

  • None

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