Accounting Administrative Professional (Accounts Payable)

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Under the direction of the District Controller, the Accounting Administrative Professional (Accounts Payable) is responsible for auditing and processing vendor invoices, managing accounts payable vouchers, and coordinating vendor payments.

Note: internal candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will have first consideration.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Verifying and processing vendor invoices
• Maintaining a high volume of unpaid invoices and open purchase orders
• Reviewing invoices for price compliance, proper authorization, and received status
• Communicating and coordinating services with internal and external vendors to ensure quality service to our school system
• Maintaining vendor name and address files
• Reconcile and verify vendor statements
• Scanning and indexing using a document management system
• Delivering customer service that embodies the District mission
• Collaborating with Purchasing Department staff to align purchasing work with accounts payable work
• Compiling statistical data
• Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned

Minimum qualifications include: 

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Advanced business school classes in accounting is preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include: 

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of accounting concepts and procedures
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft products, specifically Excel and ability to learn new program applications quickly
• Ability to analyze and create data reports
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• eFinance Plus software experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• A general knowledge of school operations
• Ability to exercise good judgement, initiative, and ingenuity
• Experience working with diverse populations; and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to interact with people in a professional and effective manner
• Ability to work successfully in a team setting
• Preferred 3-years of previous experience in the areas of accounts payable and accounting

Salary: Class 5-B, $27.76 to $30.51 hourly

Bargaining unit: Osseo Administrative Professionals (OAP)

Work schedule:

8 hours/day; 260/261 days/year

Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm M-F

FTE: 1.0

Desired start date: As soon as possible

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work 
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities
• ...and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy. 

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.

 
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.