District Accounts Payable Clerk bei Emporia Public Schools

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Business or accounting degree preferred. 
3. Experience in using various computers and computer programs.
4. Bookkeeping experience.
5. Desire to continue career improvement.
6. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office.
7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Functions:

1. Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
2. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
3. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
4. Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
5. Support the value of an education.
6. Support the vision and mission of USD 253.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

1. Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
2. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
3. Occasionally requires stooping, bending, and reaching.
4. Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

General Responsibilities:

1. Handle all district orders for supplies and materials.
2. Verify and make payment on all invoices.
3. Maintain vendor file and handle accounts payable correspondence.
4. Generate and maintain accounts payable records and documentation.
5. District contact with credit card company dealing with issuance and cancellation of credit cards.
6. Reconcile monthly credit card bills.
7. Assist with other tasks which may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
8. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
9. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
10. Stay abreast of new technologies, data management and communication.
11. Comply with legal and regulatory requirements as provided by state and federal law.
12. Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations including but not limited to:
    • Acceptable use of technology
    • Sexual and racial harassment
    • Child abuse reporting
    • Health and safety including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
13. Maintain safe and well-organized instructional spaces.
14. Respond to change in a productive manner.
15. Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
16. Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.