Accounts Payable Technician

Accounts Payable Technician

Salary

$26.62 - $32.37 Hourly

Location

San Bernardino City Unified School District, CA

Job Type

Most positions work 8 hours/12 months

Job Number

26-099

Department

Accounting/Fiscal/Budget/Purchasing

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform complex duties involving the preparation and maintenance of various accounting reports, ledgers and records related to revolving cash funds, accounts payable, and purchase orders.

SUPERVISION:

Receives general supervision from an accounting supervisor.

Positions in this classification exercises no supervision.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Audits and maintains files and records and produces tabulated information pertaining to warrants, invoices, purchases, supplies, vouchers, and related functions.
• Maintains time records and various financial records requiring the use of independent judgment.
• Posts checks to ledger accounts.
• Balances financial statements for various funds.
• Reconciles County and District records, researching discrepancies and processing change documents.
• Gathers, assembles, tabulates, verifies, and files financial data.
• Maintains financial records and processes documents involved in financial transactions.
• Processes payments and matches invoices with purchase orders to items and amounts.
• Assigns batch numbers to purchase orders and input payment information into computer.
• Orders and audits batch pre-lists.
• Prepares and distributes copies of batch lists to appropriate supervisors and departments.
• Processes revolving cash requests for reimbursement utilizing a pay-voucher system.
• Operates computers, calculators, and other office equipment in entering and producing information pertaining to area of assignment.
• Maintains records on special requisitions, conference expense accounts, categorical programs, vendors, insurable values, damage reports, and other related functions.
• Provides information and assistance to District staff concerning assigned activities.
• Coordinates with other departments, outside agencies, and outside vendors as necessary.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING:

Two years of paid experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial records of a public entity.

AND

High school graduation or the equivalent supplemented by additional specialized training or college-level course work in accounting, bookkeeping, or a closely related field.

(Substitution: Private sector experience of the kind indicated may be substituted for public sector experience at the rate of two months private sector for one month of public sector.)

Additional Information

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION.

Only online applications are accepted via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 36A. Most positions in this class work 8hours/12months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

For complete details visit Employee Benefits

THE EXAMINATION:

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%

• Performance Examination. WEIGHT: Pass/Fail

• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.

• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.

• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.

• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.

Closing Date: September 29, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. PST

CLASSIFIED NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek, 8 hours per day.

SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek.

School Police Officers Differential compensation:

POST Intermediate Certification: 6% to base pay

POST Advanced Certification: 8% to base pay

Associate degree: 5% to base pay

Bachelor degree: 7% to base pay

Master degree: 9% increase to base pay

For complete benefit details, please visit https://www.sbcusd.com/district_offices/business_services_division/employee_benefits

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Employer San Bernardino City Unified School District Personnel Commission

Address 1525 W. Highland Ave.

San Bernardino, California, 92411

Phone (909) 384-1416

Website https://agency.governmentjobs.com/sanbernardinousd/default.cfm