Accounts Payable Specialist chez Johnston County Public Schools

Date: November 4th 2025
POSITION: Accounts Payable Specialist
LOCATION: Central Office– Simpson Building (AP Mobile)
SALARY: Pay Grade 66
TERM: 12 Months
REPORTS TO: Accounts Payable Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Process invoices (state, federal, local, capital outlay funds) for payment by data entry into the
LINQ accounting system
? Process employee travel reimbursement requests for direct deposit by data entry into the LINQ
accounting system
? Retrieve and print incoming invoices from the designated Accounts Payable email inbox and
organize them for processing. Provides the prepared invoice packets to the Accounts Payable
Supervisor for pre-audit review and approval.
? Verify accounts payable data entry reports for accuracy
? Analyze LINQ & SchoolFunds vendor files for accuracy
? Front Desk Coverage twice daily
? Statement Verifications
? Research outstanding invoices
? Communicate with schools / departments on status
? Maintain records of research and communications
? Crosstrain with other Accounts Payable staff
? Backup for Physical Bank Deposits
? Serves as backup for counterpart Accounts Payable Specialist
? Assist with annual year-end school monitoring reviews
? Communicates with school system staff and vendors concerning accounts payable items as
required to effectively clear outstanding financial obligations
? Backup for Daily Mail
? Projects as assigned
? Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
? Working knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting concepts
? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
? Ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team environment
? Ability to maintain confidentiality
? Considerable knowledge of computer applications
? Effective oral and written communication skills
? Effective time management skills
? Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
? Ability to perform computations accurately and with reasonable speed
? Ability to understand, interpret, and apply specific rules and regulations governing the processing
of fiscal documents, maintenance of financial records, and preparation of fiscal reports
? Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail
? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff and
vendors

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
? Associate Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field with at least 1 year of bookkeeping /
accounting experience
? or High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years of bookkeeping/accounting
experience

? NC School System Accounting Experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
? Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms
? Ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of grasping, sitting, walking,
stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion
DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities
assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory
of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position.
This description may be revised by the supervisor at any time.
Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the
employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or
disability