Accounts Payable/Purchasing Clerk

Accounting & Finance

Job Description

Reports To Finance Director Supervises None Terms 12 - Month Salary 12 - Month Certified Salary Schedule

Job Goal

To perform accounting duties under general supervision within established policies and procedures; coordinate/facilitate the purchasing process.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred.

Performance Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

  • Review all requisitions with appropriate workflow.
  • Scan and email invoices to schools for approvals.
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving slips.
  • Key invoices.
  • Balance and process checks.
  • Process all checks for remittance.
  • Attach backups with check copy and file.
  • Run accounts payable reports. Distribute and file.
  • Review vendor statements for any outstanding invoices.
  • Answer vendor questions.
  • Process 1099s.

Purchase Orders

  • Check for appropriate approvals on all requisitions.
  • Key purchase orders, print and disburse via email to requisitioner. Notify the vendor of purchase order approval. Check-in and receive all items shipped directly to the Central Office.
  • Review outstanding purchase orders on a weekly basis.

Purchasing

  • Ensure all transactions are according to the Louisiana Public Law and State Purchasing Policy.
  • Responsible for all steps required when the public bid law is necessary.
  • Responsible for parish-wide purchasing of janitorial supplies.

Miscellaneous

  • Cover Central Office telephone/reception area as assigned.

Professional Responsibilities

    • Engage in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for all students.
    • Collaborates and communicates effectively with families, colleagues, and the community to promote students’ academic achievement and to accomplish the district’s mission.
    • Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
    • Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
    • Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.
    • Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, take care of materials and equipment.
    • Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
    • Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
    • Keep direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in the area(s) of responsibility.
    • Attend meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by supervisor.
    • Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and trainings by required dates and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
    • Communicate appropriately and work effectively with all populations.
    • Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.

Accountability

Performance Evaluation annually