Account Specialist- Bookkeping Department

Account Specialist- Bookkeping Department New Bedford Public Schools Paul Rodrigues Administration Buildilng - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in

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5600040

Application Deadline:

Apr 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

ACCOUNT SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION

New Bedford Public Schools has an opening in the Bookkeeping Department for an Account Specialist. This is a full time, full year, non-union position. General responsibilities will include accounts payable and supporting the Supervisor of Bookkeeping Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in the day to day operations of accounts payable. The individual should be positive, able to work independently, team-oriented and able to function in a fast paced, high volume environment. The candidate should also possess excellent customer service skills, with a proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects. Experience with Microsoft Excel and MUNIS are preferred, but not required, as is prior experience in governmental accounting.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position assists the supervisor with coordinating revenue and expenditure activities of the district. Responsibilities include performing a variety of accounting and financial reporting activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Assists with processing and controls for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash receipts
• Assists in year-end closing process and annual financial reporting
• Assists with maintaining the accounting system as it relates to cash receipts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Assists with special projects
• Serves as a member on the Bookkeeping team
• Performs other tasks as assigned consistent with the goals and objectives of this position
• Purchasing procurement knowledge or MCPPO certified preferred
• Other duties as assigned

Position Type:

Full-time Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping Job Requirements

REPORTS TO

Bookkeeping Supervisor HOURS:

Monday -

Friday, Full Time SALARY:

$47,000.00-$50,000.00

TERMS:

Non-union position The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Application Questions There are no application questions required for this job posting. Contact Information Shawnie Reynolds , Supervisor of Bookkeeping 455 County Street New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740

Phone:

(508) 997-4511

Email:

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