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Albuquerque Public Schools

TECHNICIAN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Albuquerque Public Schools, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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To analyze and verify purchase orders to invoices and processes payments for the District following established procedures. Provide technical services for the Accounts Payable Supervisor and technical support/training to the Accounts Payable Technicians on complex processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Compiles all necessary documentation, confirms compliance of governmental accounting practices to blanket purchase orders, bids and other District invoices. Researches and resolves problems in order to clear items for payment. Prepares purchase order revisions/change forms when necessary. Inputs compiled information authorizing release of District funds to initiate the payment process for automated checks. Prepares purchase order revisions/change forms. 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. Processes manual checks and payroll garnishments. Updates vendor master file to comply with IRS 1099 reporting requirements. 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. 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. Three years of accounts payable or bookkeeping or other financial experience.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact: Consuelo Menicucci at / consuelo.menicucci@aps.edu APPLY TO:

Please apply at www.aps.edu and submit a District Support application. A cover letter, resume and any other supporting documents MUST be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the closing date of the advertisement for your application to be considered complete. Cover letter and resumes are considered valid for one year from the submission date.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

GRADE / LEVEL: DSN 6 SALARY: Hourly: $18.4815 DAYS: 256 HOURS: 8 START DATE: ASAP ADA Compliance