Spring Branch Independent School District Job Description Accounts Payable Specialist
Job Title:
Accounts Payable Specialist
Reports To:
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Classification:
Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant)
Wage/Hour Status:
Non-exempt
Days:
230
Salary:
See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 207
Contract:
None
Date Revised:
10/21/2025
Primary Purpose:
Administer correct and timely vendor payments. Maintain accurate accounts payable records.
Qualifications/Skills:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's degree or college credit in business is preferred.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Minimum Assessment Standard: Broad knowledge of MS Word and broad knowledge of MS Excel.
Keyboard ability (REQUIRED): 10-key (100 kpm) and data entry (80 kpm) required.
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases and do word processing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and district employees.
Experience:
One (1) or more years experience working in a business office or directly comparable administrative function is required.
One (1) or more years experience working in accounts payable is highly preferred.
Three (3) or more years experience in accounts payable as well as general business office functions is preferred.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Accounting:
Review invoices from vendors to verify amount(s) and match to electronic purchase orders.
Input data from invoices for payment on Tyler Munis software system (District Payment Processing System).
Balance periodic vendor statements of account, checking for misapplied payments and credit memos due to the district.
Gather necessary information for district accounting staff to prepare year-end audit accruals. Verify compliance with purchase order terms and conditions including non-payment of freight charges for bid or quoted purchases.
Process payments for all student and campus/department activity funds, which includes invoice processing, employee reimbursements, multiple AP check runs and monitoring of 1099 vendors.
Manage and review payment information and amounts taken by vendors into the banking ACI program. Resolve all issues and reconciles monthly billing with GL account (xxx.2114).
Assist in weekly reconciliation of GL accounts (xxx.2111 and xxx.2116).
Assist with year-end accrual process, which includes vendor invoice research and management.
Assist in year end training provided to district administrative assistant regarding AP
Clerical Support:
Scan invoices and electronically attach to payment record.
Communicate with vendors and district personnel by telephone or written correspondence to resolve billing problems and expedite remittances to ensure good vendor to client relationships.
Date stamp and file invoices and corresponding documents. Prepare and process district monthly utility payments.
Provide Help Desk assistance to district personnel in all areas related to accounts payable, such as vendors, invoice processing and MUNIS questions.
Assist district personnel with online receiving and invoice payment records.
Prepare and process district payments for property tax refunds, mobile telephones and pagers and utilities. Produce weekly report and reviews checks to assist Tax Office with approval process for tax refund checks.
Other:
Participate in cross-training.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Computer and various office equipment.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Work with frequent interruptions.
This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.
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