Accounting Administrative Professional (Accounts Payable)

Position Type:
Administrative Assistant/Clerical/Administrative Assistant

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Job summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Under the direction of the District Controller, the Accounting Administrative Support (Accounts Payable) position is responsible for auditing and processing vendor invoices, voucher accounts payable and coordination of payments.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental job duties:Verifying and processing vendor invoices
Maintaining open purchase orders and unpaid invoices
Reviewing invoices of purchase orders for price compliance, proper authorization, and received status
Communicating and coordinating services with internal and external vendors to ensure quality service to our school system
Maintaining vendor name and address files; reconcile and verify vendor statements
Scanning and indexing using a document management system
Delivering customer service that embodies the District mission
Collaborating with Purchasing Department staff to align purchasing work with accounts payable work
Compiling statistical data
Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned

Minimum qualifications include:  High school graduate. Advanced business school classes in accounting preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:Attention to detail and accuracy
Knowledge of accounting concepts and procedures
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft products, specifically Excel and ability to learn new program applications quickly
Ability to analyze and create data reports
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
eFinance Plus software experience preferred
Ability to manage multiple tasks
A general knowledge of school operations
Ability to exercise good judgement, initiative, and ingenuity
Experience working with diverse populations; and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds and cultures
Ability to interact with people in a professional and effective manner
Ability to work successfully in a team setting
Preferred 3-years of previous experience in the areas of accounts payable and accounting
Salary:  View salary grid on Page 5, Section 1, and Classification 5-B, Pages 6 – 7, Section 3 of the Osseo Administrative Professionals (OAP) contract

Work schedule: Hours 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F

Job type or FTE: Full-Time, 260/261 days/year, Class 5-B

Bargaining unit: Osseo Administrative Professionals (OAP)

Desired start date: as soon as possible
Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.