Accounts PayablePurchasing Technician

Boone Community School District

Job Location:

Boone, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Accounts Payable

Date Posted:
3/13/2026

Location:
Boone CSD Central Office

Date Available:
As Soon As Possible

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Boone Community School Districtsmission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. We are committed to providing every student with rigorous and enriching educational opportunities within a safe supportive and collaborative environment. Our goal is to nurture the development of productive caring and engaged citizens who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic world. We arenot only committed to being an equal opportunity employer but also actively strives to create a diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of its students and community prioritizing a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills within its teams.Expect the SUCCESS!

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/PURCHASING TECHNICIANJOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Accounts Payable/Purchasing Technician	Status:Hourly
Reports To: Director of Business Services	Classification: Confidential Central Office
Prepared/Revised Date: February 2025	Work Year: 12 months

Benefits: IPERS retirement systemSingle Health Single Dental Vision Term Life Insurance Long-term disabilityavailable. See attached document.

Salary: Minimum $21/hour. Commensurate with experience.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing confidential administrative support to the Director of Business Services in the districts central administration office. Assists in the timely administration of the Districts financial obligations related to accounts payable including maintaining file records preparing purchase orders verifying invoices processing checks and ACH payments and communicating wtih vendors to resolve billing disputes. Creates and maintains spreadsheets and databases using district information technology systems. Develops and promotes excellent customer service andsupport for school staff vendors and visitors. Maintaining confidentiality and promoting the districts positive image at all times is extremely important.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

AA/AS Degree in Accounting or a related business field preferred high school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in accounting/accounts payable banking or data entry.
Experience in secretarial work computer skills and customer service skills preferred.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

Satisfactory criminal background check required to hire.

TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated professional oral and written communication skills and English language skills.
Interpersonal relations skills.
Strong math/accounting skills.
Knowledge of personal computers digital resources and social media.
Strong customer service and public relations skills.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Display initiative and exercise good judgment.
Organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
Ability to interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies.
Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers.
Operating knowledge of and experience with Google (Mail Calendar Drive Sheets Docs).
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment such as telephones copier fax machine email etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.

Job Tasks Descriptions

for processing of all purchase requisitions purchase orders phone orders online orders establishment and maintenance of charge accounts etc. throughout the year.

2. Timely input of data into the district accounting system. Timely review of and accurate payment of invoices.

3. Maintain accounts payable vendor files and annual IRS 1099 processing.

4. Prepare and provide monthly accounting information for the Board of Education.

5. Work directly with district administrators and supervisors regarding coding and accounting procedures particular to their site and budget.

6. Work directly with all district personnel regarding business office procedures (i.e. ordering procedure travel reimbursements availability of supplies etc.)

7. Interact with vendor representatives and district personnel to resolve problems and maintain ongoing business relations.

8. Assist with employee registrations and reservations when requested.

9. Order central office supplies and maintain central office equipment.

10. Continue education regarding acounting and purchasing procedures to assist in the performance of school business duties.

11. Sort and distribute accounts payable office mail and correspondence (electronic and paper)

12. Assist with the annual financial statement audit.

13. Maintain confidentiality and promote a positive image of the District at all times.

14. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Stand	.	X	.	.
Walk	.	X	.	.
Sit	.	.	.	X
Use hands to finger handle or feel	.	X	.	.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Reach with hands and arms	.	X	.	.
Climb or balance	X	.	.	.
Stoop kneel crouch or crawl	X	.	.	.
Talk	X	.	.	.
Hear	X	.	.	.
Taste	X	.	.	.
Smell	X	.	.	.

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds	.	X	.	.
Up to 25 pounds	.	X	.	.
Up to 50 pounds	.	X	.	.
Up to 100 pounds	X	.	.	.
More than 100 pounds	X	.	.	.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Compare	.	.	.	X
Analyze	.	.	.	X
Communicate	.	.	.	X
Copy	.	X	.	.
Coordinate	.	.	.	X
Instruct	.	X	.	.
Compute	.	.	.	X
Evaluate	.	.	.	X
Use Interpersonal Skills	.	.	.	X
Compile	.	.	.	X
Negotiate	.	X	.	.

WORK ENVIRONMENT	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)	X	.	.	.
Work near moving mechanical parts	X	.	.	.
Work in high precarious places	X	.	.	.
Fumes or airborne particles	X	.	.	.
Toxic or caustic chemicals	X	.	.	.
Outdoor weather conditions	X	.	.	.
Extreme cold (non-weather)	X	.	.	.
Extreme heat (non-weather)	X	.	.	.
Risk of electrical shock	X	.	.	.
Work with explosives	X	.	.	.
Risk of radiation	X	.	.	.
Vibration	X	.	.	.

VISION DEMANDS	REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
No special vision requirements	.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)	X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)	X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	X
Peripheral vision	.
Depth perception	.
Ability to adjust focus	X

NOISE LEVEL	Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job
Very quiet	.
Quiet	.
Moderate	X
Loud	.
Very loud	.

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes at BCSD 500 7th Street Boone Iowa 50036; .

Required Experience:

Position Type:Secretarial/Clerical/Accounts PayableDate Posted:3/13/2026Location:Boone CSD Central OfficeDate Available:As Soon As Possible Closing Date: Open until filledBoone Community School Districtsmission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate p...