Associate, Accounts Payable
Job in
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, 37544, USA
Listing for:
Shelby County Schools
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Accounting & Finance
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Accounting
Accounting Assistant, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Purpose and Scope
Summary Description:
The essential function of this position is to assist in performing responsible financial and office support work for the accounts payable department. The position is responsible for efficiently and accurately recording, summarizing, and reporting the results of financial activities, as well as performing related tasks as assigned. The position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Essential Job Functions
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the primary job elements.
Process and pay vendor invoices, including travel expenses, reimbursement requests, copier leases, equipment maintenance, contract purchase orders, utility invoices, and telephone invoices.Audit financial records by examining, verifying, and reviewing accounts, invoices, bills, and vouchers; research accounting problems and discrepancies; initiate corrections as necessary.Secure payment of outstanding vendor card and stale-dated payments.Compile data and prepare periodic and special reports as required by the department, school, district, and other agencies; assist with financial analyses as requested.Review and submit accounts payable check runs; upload data files for check processing.Review and approve copier invoices; maintain detailed copier information; support schools regarding copier transactions.Process invoices and payment requests, ensuring all financial paperwork includes proper signatures, budgetary coding, and compliance with policies and guidelines.Respond to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance from personnel and vendors regarding areas of responsibility.Prepare, type, copy, file, transmit, and mail various records, reports, notices, forms, and correspondence.Attend staff, committee, and other meetings; participate in training, seminars, and workshops to enhance skills.Perform other duties as required, including maintaining files, copying and filing documents, handling correspondence, answering phones, processing mail, and managing office supplies.Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and paid relevant experience totaling four (4) years. Experience in a school district or local government setting is preferred.
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required experience.
Master’s Degree = 2 years plus required experience. When a Master’s degree is required, the years for a Bachelor’s Degree must be included.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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