ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Accounts Payable - ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Accounts Payable

Classified

Job Number 2300290285

Start Date

Open Date 10/02/2026

Closing Date

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs accounts payable and related accounting procedures, including receiving, processing, verifying, reconciling, and recording invoices and other financial transactions in a high-volume environment.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and investigating discrepancies in related transactions.
• Analyzes and reconciles travel and expense reports for system employees.
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to supporting documentation and account balances.
• Processes and reviews purchase orders, invoices, payments, and other accounting documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Works PO Aging Reports and reports findings during periodic meetings with the Supervisor; assists with quarterly and year-end closing activities.
• Maintains professional written and telephone communication with vendors, schools, and support departments.
• Research discrepancies and resolves routine accounting issues using established procedures and appropriate documentation.
• Maintains attention to detail, works independently, accepts interruptions without frustration, and meets strict deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Multi-tasks within the department and assist fellow employees with related accounting functions as needed.
• Protects the organization's value by maintaining confidentiality of financial and employee information.
• Lifts and boxes of office records as needed.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable position-related duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor.
• OVERTIME MAY BE REQUIRED.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a high school graduate from a regionally accredited school with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting. Associate's/bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred.

Must have knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Suite (i.e. Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) with ability to easily adapt to new technology as acquired.

Must have knowledge of double-entry accounting and bookkeeping (fund accounting preferred).

Must be familiar with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

Must have demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision, exercise independent judgment, and follow established procedures.

Must have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with the public, vendors, schools, and employees using both oral and written communication skills.

Must have the ability to work well with others, maintain confidentiality, and organize and maintain accurate financial records.

Must have knowledge of standard office equipment including a ten-key calculator.

Must have the ability to perform daily work involving written or numerical data, analyze information, and make accurate arithmetic calculations.

Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Duty Days 260

Salary Range: From/To BEGINNING PAY: $47,111.00

Additional Job Information

Applicants selected for classified positions must undergo (or have undergone) an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the MCPSS and State of Alabama Education Department) and be declared suitable and fit to teach under state law. Applicants selected must also pass a drug-screening test via forms provided by Human Resources during the selection process.

THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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