LEAD TECHNICIAN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

To analyze and verify invoices for payment for the District following established procedures, and assist with performance of other high-level accounts payable process and tasks. Provide technical support for the Accounts Payable Manager and technical support/training to the Accounts Payable Technicians on complex processes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation: Compiles all necessary documentation, confirms compliance of governmental accounting practices to District invoices. Researches and resolves problems in order to clear items for payment. Inputs compiled information authorizing release of District funds to initiate the payment process for automated checks. Compiles databases to minimize duplicate payments. Completes vendor statement reconciliation. Initiates check request disapproval. Analyzes, clarifies and verifies purchase orders and invoices in preparation of payment. Verifies and corrects data entry reports. Researches refund checks and payments not received from vendors to ensure payment and proper abatement was made. Responds to financial inquiries from employees and vendors. Assists in providing information required for state mandated reports and external auditors. Oversees manual check issuance, and the weekly check processing of internal and external payments, including coordination of the duties of others in running of reports, completion of banking tasks, coordination with Graphic Enterprise Services on printing, and document retention related to posted payments. Oversees processing of reimbursements related to Human Resource transactions such as benefit overpayments and tuition reimbursements. Oversees check voids and related reissuances. Oversees document retention for the department, including coordination of document prep, document filing/boxing, and coordination with imaging vendor of scheduling, document pickup, billing and payment. Assists AP manager with end of month reporting and closing, and preparation of reports for board meetings. Assists Accounts Payable Manager in preparation, processing, and mailing of IRS Form 1099 for all reportable vendors. Assists Accounts Payable Manager in processing of union payments and garnishments. Assists Accounts Payable Manager with stale dated checks by contacting holders of stale checks, processing reissues, and final escheatment of unclaimed property. Assists Accounts Payable Manager with escalation of invoice exceptions preventing payments. Assists Accounts Payable Manager with quality control and customer service measures within the department. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills. Interpersonal skills with diverse populations' in-person and on the telephone. Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects. Knowledge of Microsoft Office with a focus on spreadsheet software. Proficiency with Lawson Financial System Knowledge of governmental accounting, New Mexico purchasing codes and external vendor billing. Strong basic mathematics skills. REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED. Ten years of bookkeeping or other financial experience, with five of those years being in accounts payable specifically. CONTACT INFORMATION:Contact: Consuelo Menicucci at 505-880-2570 / consuelo.menicucci@aps.eduAPPLY TO:Apply to www.aps.edu District Support. A cover letter and resume must be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the closing date of the advertisement for the application to be considered complete.ADDITIONAL INFO: GRADE / LEVEL: DSE 8SALARY: $22.77DAYS: 256HOURS: 8START DATE: ASAPADA Compliance