Part-Time Accounts Payable Clerk (Business Office: District-Wide)

Openings as of 4/28/2026 Part-Time Accounts Payable Clerk (

Business Office:

District-Wide)

JobID:

1910

Position Type:

Administrative Assistant/Clerical/Administrative Assistant

Date Posted:

4/21/2026

Location:

District Administrative Offices, Rosemount, MN

Date Available:

05/04/2026 INTERMEDIATE

SCHOOL DISTRICT 917

POSITION OPENING

Date Posted:

April 21, 2026

Position Title:

Part-time Accounts Payable Clerk

Assignment Location:

District Business Office - 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN Hours per

Day:

8 hours

Schedule:

based on a 3-day workweek, 121 work days per year (flexible scheduling)

Anticipated Start Date:

May 2026

Starting At:

$24.12 per hour, (per contract)

POSITION OVERVIEW

Working under the supervision of the Director of Finance, the Accounts Payable Clerk is a vital member of our business services team. This role requires a blend of strong organizational skills and stewardship, ensuring the district's financial obligations are met with accuracy and integrity. This position will act as a key liaison between the district and our vendors, using clear communication to resolve inquiries and maintain the seamless flow of financial operations. This position will work seamlessly as part of the business office team to support the district's mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews and files purchase orders Receive, verify, and gather invoices, statements, packing slips, and order confirmations Prepare and process payroll-related vendor payments and employee reimbursements (mileage, work conferences, etc.) Maintain accurate records within the accounting system and track/code medical insurance payments to correct general ledger codes Completes data entry in accounting system to maintain accurate payment records Prepare financial reports and submit data for management approval Follow up with vendors to ensure all invoices are received and paid, and encumbrances are closed prior to fiscal year-end Assist the Business Manager in gathering documentation and preparing data for the annual district audit Prepare effective and professional written correspondence regarding routine financial matters Performs other job-related duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED is required Proven experience in an administrative or clerical role with the ability to work with limited supervision. Experience within a K-12 school district or government entity is highly preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel for financial tracking) and Google Workspace (sheets, docs, and drive) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly and professionally to both internal staff and external partners Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to coordinate workflows and meet fiscal deadlines without constant supervision Demonstrated ability to quickly master web-based financial databases and reporting tools, such as eFinance and Cognos Reporting A self-starter with a positive attitude who can work effectively as a team member with staff and outside vendors

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work regularly requires sitting and frequently requires reaching with hands and arms Occasionally requires exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, standing, walking, crouching, pushing or pulling, and lifting Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication and hearing is required for expressing or exchanging ideas and perceiving information Work is generally in a moderately quiet office environment

DISTRICT PROFILE

Intermediate School District 917 serves the low incidence needs of students receiving special education services from our member school districts in the southeastern metropolitan area. Students are referred to us by member school districts. Our programs and services include comprehensive options and efficient special education services that expand on what member districts may be able to offer students in their own schools. Programs provide special education and related service support to students from early childhood through age 21 in a variety of different, specialized settings for students with emotional/behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, developmental and cognitive disabilities, mental health needs, those who are deaf and hard of hearing, and learning disabilities. In our highly-structured and specialized educational environments, you will encounter: Classrooms of 4-8 students supported by a teacher and 3-6 trained paraprofessionals. Behavior support teams, including board certified behavior analysts. Lead teachers to support due process and curriculum development. Collaborative teams, which can include: audiologists, interveners, interpreters, teachers, paraprofessionals, developmental adaptive physical education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, school nurses, health associates, school social workers, and speech language pathologists. Functional spaces, which can include: individualized work spaces for each student, group instruction areas, sensory spaces, break spaces, playground/gym/area for gross motor movement, and safety features for staff and students. District 917 also provides students from member districts a secondary education program, including Dakota County Area Learning Schools, which provide alternative learning programming both in-person and online to students in need of a positive, safe, and structured learning environment outside their resident high school, and Dakota County Secondary Technical Center, which provides technical education for high school students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.