Accounts Payable Technician I

TITLE:Accounts Payable Technician I

CLASSIFICATION: PARA

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience in Accounts Payable
2. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills
4. 2 years experience with 10-key and computers
5. Strong math aptitude
6. Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task
7. Excellent problem-solving skills
8. Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

1. Previous experience with Business Plus as it relates to Accounts Payable
2. Strong organizational skills
3. Experience with Excel or other spreadsheet applications
4. Experience with Word

JOB SUMMARY:

Work independently to provide technical accounts payable guidance and assistance to the organization. Process day-to-day transactions including verifying classifying and recording accounts payable data in accordance with policies and procedures. Perform transactional audits transaction proofing and batch processing for assigned schools or departments. Problem-solve and work using independent judgement to research and resolve accounts payable issues in a timely confidential customer service-oriented environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Review and reconcile district disbursements including purchase card expenditures for content appropriateness including but not limited to: accuracy submission method duplication sales tax fund source and Make determination as to the appropriateness of the expenditure claim before disbursing using independent judgment.
2. Ensure all district disbursements follow federal state and district guidelines including appropriate review and approval prior to disbursing.
3. Research and resolve errors and inquiries regarding disbursements This includes collaboration as needed between building personnel and outside vendors to resolve issues and documenting corrections from the appropriate parties.
4. Review and analyze issues that may block payment processing and resolve by providing additional one on one guidance and instruction to assigned schools or departments to help prevent future error occurrences.
5. Pay bills timely and efficiently.
6. Provide first line of communication to staff and vendors with questions relating to accounts payable invoices and payments.
7. Regularly monitor reports to ensure timely workflow approval of AP Invoices for assigned Make contact with staff when necessary.
8. Regularly monitor pCard reports to ensure timely reconciliation for assigned Reach out to assigned departments when necessary to encourage/assist in timely reconciliation.
9. Maintain where necessary all documentation for district disbursements.
10. Serve as back up to other department staff as needed e. accounts receivable payroll reconciliation support.
11. Assist internal and external auditors as needed with accounts payable records
12. Assist with development testing and execution of accounts payable system implementations and enhancements.
13. Actively participate in the development and execution of continuous improvement implementations and enhancements. Offer input and suggestions on a regular basis.
14. Evaluate process and record financial data for complex accounts from all district Analyze complex information and prepare reports for management.
15. Understand compliance issues around accounts payable processes (w-9 1099 reporting sales tax )
16. Assist staff accountants when necessary.
17. Willing to work extra hours as needed.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular
2. Maintain
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other
4. Assist with other duties as may be

DEPARTMENT: Business & Finance

REPORTS TO:Business & Finance Manager

HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: N/A
BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS:Full Time-8 Hour Day

CALENDAR: 260 Day Calendar

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant: Computer work; Inside work conditions; sitting Frequent: 10 Key Telephone Occasional: Standing walking Bending/Stooping Reaching/pushing/pulling climbing stairs Lifting 50 lbs-carry 25 feet Outside Extremes of Temperature.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.

Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions concerns or a complaint related to this policy please contact Carol Wynn-Green2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines IA 50321; phone: ; email:. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission400 E. 14th Street Des Moines IA 50319-1004 or Region VII Office for Civil Rights Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661-4544.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: MLK

Date: 3/24/2026

Required Experience:

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