Accounts Payable and Receivables Coordinator

Lamar County Schools • Georgia, United States • Full Time

Posted on Thu, Apr 23, 2026


  • Position Type:
      Secretarial/Clerical/Accounts Payable
  • Date Posted:
      4/22/2026
  • Location:
      Central Office
  • Date Available:
      ASAP
  • Closing Date:
      Open until filled
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    Duties and Responsibilities

     Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, the Accounts Payable & Receivables Coordinator will carry out the following duties:

    • Process and verify all district invoices, purchase orders, and travel reimbursement requests for accuracy.
    • Maintain the vendor database and prepare weekly check runs or ACH electronic payments.

    • Resolve billing discrepancies and manage vendor communications.

    • Monitor and record local revenue streams, including Ad Valorem Taxes, Title Ad Valorem Taxes (TAVT), and other local sales taxes.
    • Track and reconcile state funding sources such as QBE Allotments, Equalization (Parity), and State Categorical Grants.
    • Working with the accounting coordinator to issue invoices for district services, such as Afterschool Programs, Athletics, and Other Reimbursements, ensuring timely collection of funds.
    • Record investment income and other miscellaneous local revenues.
    • Assist in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report and monthly Revenue and Expenditure Reports.
    • Support the Director of Finance during the annual audit process conducted by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA).
    • Help implement Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to maintain strong internal controls over budgetary expenditures.
    • Utilize Smart Fusion to maintain the general ledger.
    • Ensure all financial data is organized for annual filings and continuing disclosure reports.
    • Other duties as assigned

    Minimum Requirements

    • Associate's Degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent education and work experience (Bachelor's preferred).
    • 3+ years of experience in school system finance or governmental accounting, with a working knowledge of Instructional vs. Support Services expenditure classifications.
    • Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot table & vlookup's) and experience with automated financial management systems. Smart Fusion preferred.
    • Be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, sit, climb and lift items of approximately 20 pounds throughout the workday.

    Salary

    • In accordance with the approved salary scale

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