Accounts Payable Associate (8 Hours/260 Days) (May Start Date)

Aiken County Public Schools • Aiken, SC

10h

About The Position

Processes accounts payable and maintains associated vendor and invoice files for the District.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent with 3 years required (5 years preferred) of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before vendors, administrators and staff.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to interpret and apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Personal Computer and Mainframe spreadsheet experience.
• Technical skills to program/repair telecommunications and voice mail equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, processes and pays all authorized invoices.
• Ensures timely entry of data to automated system.
• Maintains vendor file including vendor numbers and responds to vendor inquiry regarding payment.
• Maintains files of paid and unpaid invoices and purchase orders.
• Assists with annual audit.
• Prepares, verifies and distributes checks; files copies.
• Responds to expenditure questions from District responsibility centers.
• Prepares information in response to ad hoc requests for payment histories.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED