<p>Leominster Public Schools</p> <p>JUNIOR CLERK - Accounts Payable</p> <ul> <li>Central Office </li><li>Business Office </li><li>Accounts Payable </li><li>52 week position </li><li>Knowledge of MUNIS </li><li>Knowledge with EXCEL </li><li>Able to meet Deadlines </li><li>Duties as assigned by Business Manager </li></ul> <p>Job Title:</p> <p>Accounts Payable Clerk</p> <p>Work Status:</p> <p>Full-time, Forty (40) Total weekly hours, Monday through Friday; exclusive of 30 to 60-minute lunch.</p> <p>Job Objective:</p> <p>The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for timely and accurate processing of records related to purchase orders and accounts payable; maintenance of audit files; communication with faculty, staff, and vendors.</p> <p>Responsible to:</p> <p>Business Manager</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Process, record and post purchase orders, invoices, statements and other materials related to accounts payable. </li><li>Prepare a weekly warrant of payments for review by the Business Manager and for submission to the School Committee. </li><li>Maintain files of Business Office financial and accounting records </li><li>Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with school personnel and vendors as necessary to ensure timely payment of invoices; </li><li>Actively work to resolve accounts payable issues involving vendors and school personnel; </li><li>Review vendor statements for past due invoices and account issues; </li><li>Perform all other assignments, including clerical tasks, as directed by Supervisor and/or his/her designee. </li></ul> <p>Tools and Equipment Used:</p> <p>Telephone, fax machine, calculator, copier, scanner, electronic mail, personal computer, MUNIS software, Crystal Reports, Excel and all relevant PC and/or Mac software. (or other tools as appropriate to the job)</p> <p>DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Education and Experience:</p> <p>High School diploma; three years of experience in accounting or other financial position.</p> <p>Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p> <p>Ability to:</p> <ul> <li>work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; </li><li>interact with school staff and administration; </li><li>handle stressful situations; </li><li>work flexibly in a team environment; </li><li>communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; </li><li>maintain, manage, and organize detailed records; and </li><li>meet deadlines. </li></ul> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:</p> <p>Year-round position as per the Secretaries contract.</p> <p>REPORTS TO:</p> <p>Business Manager.</p> <p>The City of Leominster / Leominster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The Leominster Public Schools insures equal employment, educational opportunities and affirmative action, regardless of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or disability in compliance with Titles VI and IX, MGL Ch. 76 section 5, and section 504. Please contact Laura VanDorn, Administrator of Special Education and Pupil Personnel, at 978-534-7700, ext. 1307.</p>