Finance Assistant; Anticipated ; Accounts Payable​/Receivable

Position: Finance Assistant (Anticipated Opening) (Accounts Payable/Receivable)
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical

Date Posted:
1/21/2026

Location:
Taft Center for Innovation

Closing Date:
01/28/2026
Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable and Receivable (Anticipated Opening):

The Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) is responsible for managing the financial transactions related to accounts within the school district. This includes processing invoices, reconciling statements, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors and suppliers and processing the receipt of funds. The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in financial software.

Key Responsibilities:

Receive and review invoices from vendors for accuracy and completeness.

Enter invoice data into the accounting system and ensure proper coding and classification.

Reconcile statements from vendors to ensure all invoices are accounted for and paid in a timely manner.

Process payments via check, electronic transfer, or other approved methods, following established procedures.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of accounts payable transactions.

Respond to inquiries from vendors regarding payment status or discrepancies.

Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures related to accounts payable.

Process transactions related to accounts receivable.

Taft Center for Innovation, Accounting; full time, 260 days;  school year; 7-1/2 paid work hours with one hour unpaid lunch; 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m (schedule as determined by Supervisor).; candidate must be detail-oriented with strong math skills and comfort using technology, good interpersonal skills, and regular attendance; responsible to Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer and/or designee.

The Lakewood City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.