Accounting Specialist, Payable

Wake County Public Schools•Cary, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of accounting tasks required to analyze, verify, and reconcile accounting records in order to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate financial operations. Controls the processing of invoices, purchase orders, receiving, expenses, and fiscal reports for daily accounting operations. Explains complex rules and procedures to school staff, suppliers and the general public, as required. Works with school staff to resolve delivery and payment issues to effect timely and accurate supplier payment. Reviews processed transactions, ensuring presence of all required supporting documentation and determining need for additional information in order to meet regulatory requirements. Analyzes transactions to ensure compliance with general accounting principles and audit regulations.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, and Excel; Outlook; Google Apps
Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and policies
Effective time management skills
Ability to perform complex arithmetical computations accurately and with reasonable speed
Ability to operate ten-key calculator by touch and other standard business equipment
Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system employees and vendors
High school diploma or equivalent; AND Two years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or related field; OR An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Oracle financial applications.

Responsibilities

Performs training of new accounts payable technicians on software system and job responsibilities.
Works with school staff to resolve delivery and payment issues to effect timely and accurate supplier payment.
Assists the accounts payable supervisor with system and document maintenance.
Distributes weekly and monthly accounts payable reports.
Communicates with school system personnel and vendors concerning accounts payable matters as necessary.
Assists in duties of vacant account payable technician positions, as needed.
Creates the un-invoiced receipt report for purchase orders that have been received but not closed out by accounts payable.
Process employee travel and reimbursement requests.
Sets checks for the Bond program weekly.
Verifies, imports, and processes payroll checks and distribute to appropriate personnel.
Process miscellaneous check requests, as needed.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.