Accounts Payable Clerk

Freeport School District 145

IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$16–$20 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Billing, Board Meeting, Board of Education, Bookkeeping, Copying Machines, Credit Cards, Finance, Financial Services, Financial Transactions, High School Diploma, Performance Analysis, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
IL
POSTED
8 days ago

id='p6567_'>Accounts Payable Clerk JobID: 6567

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Accounts Payable

Date Posted:

6/22/2026

Location:

District Office

Anticipated Start Date:

open until filled

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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TITLE: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma.

Equivalent combinations of education and training considered.

1-3 years of experience in an administrative/clerical position.

Supplemental specialized accounting/bookkeeping courses desired.

REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE

JOB GOAL: Responsible for assisting in the administration of the district's affairs to provide the maximum educational services for the financial resources available.

Performance Responsibilities:

  • Processes invoices/purchase orders; checks accuracy of calculations, transportation, account codes, vendor name and remittance address;
  • Balance credit card statements and process payments to the appropriate department or building;
  • Coordinates and maintains a complete and systematic set of data files (paper invoices & electronic invoices attached to requisitions in Skyward software) pertaining to financial transactions of the district per board policy and relevant state law;
  • Responsible for tracing errors and recording adjustments to corrections in charges or credits posted to incorrect accounts and coordinates adjusting entries with district bookkeeper;
  • Prepares checks and/or ACH transfers for account payable bills;
  • Reconciles all outstanding checks indicated on district bookkeeper's monthly report;
  • Generates various reports necessary for the financial business of the district;
  • Prepares for and maintains bi-weekly check runs; payroll check entries; old invoice follow-ups;
  • Maintains the mail and copy machines; charges postage/copy amounts to appropriate accounts;
  • Coordinates with Purchasing Department on open PO list, including review after each board meeting;
  • Provides assistance to payroll, bookkeeping, and purchasing;
  • Maintains District vendor list in Skyward, collects W-9 information, and annually prepares 1099's;
  • Coordinates with Public School Fund treasurer all invoices and purchase orders related to PSF-funded purchases;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve month (260/261 days) Classified position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education.

SALARY RANGE: $16.00 - $20.00/hr

This job description has been reviewed in accordance with the Factor Evaluation System and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Freeport School District 145