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Process vendor payments in a timely and accurate manner
Reconcile payments, track 12-month payments, close the books according to process set by the Assistant Superintendent
Understand the school department’s budget and review internal requisitions and vendor invoices for accuracy
Assist employees when procurement-related questions arise
work with staff at Town Hall as needed on all matters relative to Accounts Payable
work with vendors to solve billing questions or discrepancies
Collect, review, and analyze accounts payable documents for accuracy, budgetary and otherwise, making necessary adjustments
Accurately record vendor invoices against purchase orders
Processes timely and accurate vendor payments
Research, analyze and resolve difficult or technical problems or questions presented by other employees or outside agency representatives
Recommend or participate in the development of new accounts payable procedures and policies
Compile financial, tax and vendor reports for both internal and external purpose
submit to supervisor for review
Acts as liaison with staff in answering questions, providing alternatives and facilitating decision-making
Analyze and reconcile year-end encumbrances, checking with departments and vendors to ensure all purchases have a PO in the system before year-end, and that any unneeded POs are liquidated by year-end
Maintain a working knowledge of vendor contracts, policies and procedures, local, state and federal regulations and laws
Compile and analyze purchasing data, make recommendations and prepare related reports
Assist with duties and responsibilities within the Business Office as needed
Requirements:
Associate degree in business or related field, bachelor’s degree preferred
Two years’ full-time Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a municipal or school environment
Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official designation or ability to earn designation within one year of hire
Or any combination of education, experience, skills and training deemed acceptable
Be proficient in, or ability to learn software products and navigate the accounting software (currently MUNIS)
Proficient in Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel
Knowledge of, or ability to learn: procurement practices, regulations, and procedures
Skill in evaluating and analyzing technical procurement activities
Skill in preparing documentation of research-based decisions regarding procurement compliance
Skill in both verbal and written communication in English
Knowledge of general accounting practices and procedures