ACCOUNTS PAYABLE II (June 2026)

Craven County Schools•New Bern, NC

11h

About The Position

The Accounts payable position Nature of the Work Processes vendor payments and posts expenses by receiving, verifying, keying, and reconciling invoices and purchase orders. Print, review, and distribute all accounts payable checks in accordance with internal controls and procedures. Reconcile vendor statements, ensuring credit is received for outstanding memos, and resolve payment discrepancies. Post coded expenses to the accounting software system with accuracy and proper documentation. Identifies need for stop-payments or purchase order amendments. Processes annual 1099s and reports to IRS. Assist with annual audit preparation by compiling and providing requested accounts payable documentation and supporting materials. Review, verify, and process staff travel expense reports to ensure accurate and compliant reimbursement. Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions. Maintains historical records by filing documents and keeping copies of contracts/invoices. Track contractor sales tax paid for annual reporting/reimbursement purposes. Perform all administrative and account maintenance functions within the purchasing card application. Reconcile purchasing card (P-Card) accounts regularly to ensure accuracy and compliance. Process and submit payment of monthly P-Card statements promptly. Provide excellent customer service to vendors. Provide support to departments and school-level bookkeepers regarding invoice payments and budget coding. Education and Experience Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting or Business Governmental accounting experience Previous accounts payable or budgeting experience required. Essential Functions/Typical Tasks Follow all rules, policies, and procedures of Craven County Schools, along with state and federal regulations related to school finance issues

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting or Business
Governmental accounting experience
Previous accounts payable or budgeting experience required.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
Ability to create good working relationships with school personnel and central office
Functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of Microsoft Office
Ability to comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies and guidelines.
Ability to coordinate, plan, and meet deadlines, accomplish specific tasks, and meet specific standards of
Must be able to use a variety of automated office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, typewriters, calculators, etc.
Must be able to exert a negligible amount of up to 20 pounds of force frequently or 10 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move
Requires the ability to talk and (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds by ear).
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards, Spreadsheet Programs, and Accounting Software.

Nice To Haves

Preference given for AS400

Responsibilities

Processes vendor payments and posts expenses by receiving, verifying, keying, and reconciling invoices and purchase orders.
Print, review, and distribute all accounts payable checks in accordance with internal controls and procedures.
Reconcile vendor statements, ensuring credit is received for outstanding memos, and resolve payment discrepancies.
Post coded expenses to the accounting software system with accuracy and proper documentation.
Identifies need for stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
Processes annual 1099s and reports to IRS.
Assist with annual audit preparation by compiling and providing requested accounts payable documentation and supporting materials.
Review, verify, and process staff travel expense reports to ensure accurate and compliant reimbursement.
Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
Maintains historical records by filing documents and keeping copies of contracts/invoices.
Track contractor sales tax paid for annual reporting/reimbursement purposes.
Perform all administrative and account maintenance functions within the purchasing card application.
Reconcile purchasing card (P-Card) accounts regularly to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Process and submit payment of monthly P-Card statements promptly.
Provide excellent customer service to vendors.
Provide support to departments and school-level bookkeepers regarding invoice payments and budget coding.
Follow all rules, policies, and procedures of Craven County Schools, along with state and federal regulations related to school finance issues