An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
Accounts Payable Generalist Berwyn North School District 98 - 3.8 Berwyn, IL Job Details 12 hours ago Qualifications School experience Overseeing educational financial management Accounting systems Computer operation Financial close processing Internal controls Microsoft Excel Bachelor's degree in finance Managing budgets in an accounting role Purchase order management Financial management report preparation Mid-level Governmental accounting Bachelor's degree in business administration Finance Financial issue resolution Invoice matching Public school experience Bachelor's degree Financial records management Task prioritization Budget restrictions for grants Compliance documentation Invoice reconciliation Organizational skills Invoice data entry Accounting and finance experience Purchasing Closing the books
Business Administration Full Job Description JobID:
1085
Position Type:
Non-Instructional Support/Accounts Payable Date Posted:
8/25/2026
Location:
District Office Title :
Accounts Payable Generalists Classification :
12 Month position
Job Description :
Support the CSBO in managing district accounts payable, expenditures, financial records, budgets, and grant funds while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. Reports to :
Chief School Business Official/Superintendent Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered. Experience in accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or financial administration preferred. School district or governmental accounting experience is a plus. Knowledge of basic accounting, accounts payable, purchasing procedures, and internal controls. Proficiency with accounting systems, Microsoft Office, and Excel. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records. Ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Process invoices, purchase orders, payment requests, and other accounts payable transactions. Verify invoices for accuracy, approval, supporting documentation, account coding, and funding source. Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies. Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure timely payment. Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation. Monitor district and grant expenditures to ensure proper coding and allowable use of funds. Assist administrators and directors with budget, expenditure, and funding questions. Assist with reconciliations, monthly and year-end closing, financial reports, and audit preparation. Provide financial records and documentation to the CSBO, auditors, and other authorized personnel. Identify and communicate financial or procedural concerns to the CSBO.
Physical Demands :
Sitting for long periods of time; light lifting; working on the computer for extended periods of time
Disclaimer :
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
