Accounts Payable Processor

Jefferson Parish Schools•Harvey, LA

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Processor checks vendor invoices for accuracy, matches invoices to purchase orders, processes approved payments, updates vendor payment files, and follows up on outstanding purchase orders and requisitions. The role receives invoices from departments, completes purchase orders in Business Plus, and ensures timely and accurate disbursements. The processor maintains an electronic invoice filing system in Business Plus and serves as a designated backup to the Director of Accounts Payable for payment processing as needed. The employee works independently on routine assignments and consults a supervisor when in doubt. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Accounting, Executive Director of Budgets and Accounting, or Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
Intermediate-level ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication skills and ability to maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
High degree of professionalism and ability to manage competing priorities while demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
Ability to operate office equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, and lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college training in accounting.
Two years of accounting experience in a school system.

Responsibilities

Check vendor invoices for accuracy and match invoices to purchase orders.
Process vendor payments upon approval.
Receive invoices from departments and complete purchase orders in Business Plus.
Ensure timely and accurate disbursements after invoices are received.
Update vendor payment files and follow up on outstanding purchase orders and requisitions.
Maintain an electronic filing system of invoices within Business Plus.
Back up the Director of Accounts Payable in processing payments as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Accounting, Executive Director of Budgets and Accounting, or Chief Financial Officer.