Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Type :

Secretarial / Clerical / Accounts Payable Specialist

Date Posted : 8 / 25 / 2025

Location :

Vallivue School District ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma and courses in bookkeeping, accounting, business mathematics, or secretarial skills
• College degree and at least two years of experience preferred
• Strong background in accounting preferred
• Ability to maintain accurate and precise records according to federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
• Knowledge of accounts payable process, including preparing purchase orders and invoices
• Knowledge of word processing, data bases, spread sheets, and reports
• Working knowledge of the Skyward Account System is preferred.
• High level of competence in typing, filing, and general computer knowledge
• Knowledge of automated office equipment and efficient office procedures
• Strong telephone skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Work well with students, staff, and the public
• Work well under pressure and deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

District Bookkeeper and the Director of Finance.

JOB SUMMARY

To maintain daily operations of the district's accounts payable program according to district policy and State Statute regulations. To assist administration, departments and schools in purchasing items according to the established district budget. To ensure a high degree of accuracy, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. To associate with staff, vendors and community members in a friendly, helpful, and positive manner.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

District Finances

Receptionist Duties

Other

BENEFITS :

District benefit package for full time employees working 20+ hours per week :

Medical / vision / dental insurance

$30,000 life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Unlimited accumulation of sick leave

Personal, bereavement, professional leave, vacation (if applicable)

Credit reimbursement of up to $300 per year

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the District Bookkeeper and / or the Director of Finance in conformance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be considered in all respects "employment at will". The "employment period" and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference : I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools

I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance