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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

School/Department:  ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION/UTILITY MGMT
City & Zip: 

OAKLAND PARK, FL, US, 33309

Requisition #:  14584
Posting Closing Date:  11/12/2024
School Year:  2024-2025

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: The Accounts Payable Specialist shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below. • Receive invoices from schools and departments and verify accuracy of said documents and compliance with applicable policies. • Prepare invoice data necessary for entry into the computer. • Ensure that all data necessary for vendor check runs are prepared in a timely manner to comply with established vendor processing computer schedules. • Investigate, trace and prepare documents to facilitate the accurate disbursement of payments (handwrites, top priority, special handling and the re-opening and/or closing of purchase orders.) • Respond to questions from schools, departments and vendors in reference to invoice processing, bids, the Chart of Accounts and School Board Policies and Procedures. • Audit invoices for price, tax, freight, handling, container and miscellaneous charges and coding. • Have a thorough knowledge of bids, chance orders, retainage fees and interstate transportation rules. • Input all completed work into the Management Science of America (MSA) computer system. Balance all daily input. • Interact effectively with the general public, staff members, students, teachers, parents, and administrators using tact and good judgment. • Operate standard office equipment such as any generation of typewriter, calculator, CRT terminal, microcomputer, word processor, duplicator, etc., as well as equipment developed or advanced from future technology as required by the job. • Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida. • Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities. • Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities. • Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures. • Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies. • Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program. • Three (3) years of professional experience in a school district or in a comparable environment. • A working knowledge of accounting theory and practice, clerical procedures, and routine typing skills. • Computer skills as required for the position. 2 Accounts Payable Specialist (cont.) SBBC:

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • Bilingual skills preferred. • The hiring administrator may specify preferred, appropriate additional qualifications as may be related to the job.

 

Salary Range: $37,019 - $56,749

 

Calendar: 247/248

 

Pay Grade: 16

 

NOTE: New Hires will be hired at the Minimum of the assigned Salary Range

Please Note:

All candidates offered a position at the School Board of Broward County are subject to a national pre-employment background check. Employment is contingent upon the completion and review of a successful background check.

All Applications are Subject to Florida Public Records Law.
 


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Nearest Secondary Market: Miami