Accounts Payable Clerk

The Canton Public Schools is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the Accounts Payable Clerk.  The Acconts Payable Clerk will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.   

The Canton Public Schools is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 3,100 students in grades PreK-12.  The Canton Public Schools is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences.  

We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.

Job Summary

Assist the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations with tasks necessary for the efficient operation of the Business office within the district.  This role is a key member of the Business Office.  Provide a friendly, safe, and supportive environment for all staff, vendors, and the general public.  

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

1. Main responsibility is processing of the school district’s accounts payable
2. Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of warrants
3. Establish and maintain collaborative and positive vendor relationships
4. Work collaboratively, answer questions, and support other staff members members of the Business office and building based staff as it relates to the functions of the position.
5. Processing of the purchase orders for the district
6. Manage the revenue/receipt management
7. Process all receipts received into the office, including revolving accounts, gift accounts, user fees, gate receipts, school functions, outside functions, donations, etc.
8. Perform accurate and timely reconciliation of specified accounts on a monthly basis
9. Bookkeeping and clerical duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree - Degree in Accounting or Business, or equivalent experience in municipal or school accounting with MUNIS or other computerized general ledger system preferred
2. Must be detail-oriented and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Excel
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality with all records and information
4. Ability to work as a member of a highly functioning team.
5. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
6. Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities
7. Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
8. Working knowledge of relevant technologies: internet and email systems; word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
9. Employment-based on successful completion of CORI and fingerprinting background
10. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports to the Assistant Supertindent of Finance and Operations

Full year, Full time position

This position falls under the AFSCME Adminstrative Assistants Union