TECHNICIAN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Albuquerque Public Schools•Albuquerque, NM

64d•$18

About The Position

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants will still be considered and do not need to reapply. To analyze and verify purchase orders to invoices and processes payments for the District following established procedures. Provide technical services for the Accounts Payable Supervisor and technical support/training to the Accounts Payable Technicians on complex processes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Three years of accounts payable or bookkeeping or other financial experience.

Nice To Haves

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office with a focus on spreadsheet software.
Proficiency with Lawson Financial System
Knowledge of governmental accounting, New Mexico purchasing codes and external vendor billing.
Strong basic mathematics skills.

Responsibilities

Compiles all necessary documentation, confirms compliance of governmental accounting practices to blanket purchase orders, bids and other District invoices.
Researches and resolves problems in order to clear items for payment.
Prepares purchase order revisions/change forms when necessary.
Inputs compiled information authorizing release of District funds to initiate the payment process for automated checks.
Prepares purchase order revisions/change forms.
Compiles databases to minimize duplicate payments.
Completes vendor statement reconciliation.
Initiates check request disapproval
Analyzes, clarifies and verifies purchase orders and invoices in preparation of payment.
Verifies and corrects data entry reports.
Processes manual checks and payroll garnishments.
Updates vendor master file to comply with IRS 1099 reporting requirements.
Researches refund checks and payments not received from vendors to ensure payment and proper abatement was made.
Responds to financial inquiries from employees and vendors.
Assists in providing information required for state mandated reports and external auditors.