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Accounts Payable Clerk

Southeast Polk Community School District • Altoona, IA • 2h ago

Accounts Payable Clerk JobID: 4983

Position Type:

Secretarial/ Accounts Payable

Date Posted:

4/22/2026

Location:

Southeast Polk District Office

Date Available:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Title: Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: District Office

Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm

Qualifications:

Associates degree in accounting or related field; with coursework in business, technology, or educational field preferred.

Minimum of two years of experience in accounting or other business related field preferred.

Strong aptitude for computer software, database management and overall technology concepts, specifically spreadsheet applications.

Ability to relate successfully with staff; and adhere to confidentiality in all situations.

Ability to maintain accurate records, filing systems, and organize varied tasks effectively while paying close attention to detail.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and to complete responsibilities as scheduled.

Basic understanding of accounting principles.

Reports to: Controller and Executive Director of Business Services

Job Goal: This position will be responsible for providing support to a district level director and/or executive director, for the overall operations of a specific department or division. The performance responsibilities as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Performance Responsibilities:

Process, reconcile, and distribute accounts payable checks.

Process, reconcile, and distribute assigned departments/areas of processing.

Open/process U.S. and district mail daily.

Print and enter district purchase requisitions and orders.

Correspond in writing or via telephone with external staff and vendors.

Process void purchase orders.

Assist district staff with review of expenditure/revenue ledger reports..

Prepare monthly reports for board members.

Maintain district fixed asset records while keeping a perpetual inventory.

Prepare monthly reports for board members.

Prepare and enter journal entries as needed for corrections or reclassifications.

Assist in the ordering and inventory supplies for the business department.

Maintain vendor and accounts payable records and files; reconcile vendor statements.

Provide assistance, backup, and support in the business department; communicate answers to district employees' questions.

Possess the ability to make decisions in absence of the district level director and/or executive director.

Provide an appropriate role model for students, staff, and public.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Must be capable of sitting throughout the work day.

Must present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to students and adults.

Must be able to work with interruptions during a work shift.

Must be capable of working with students with different personalities, capabilities, and physical and mental limitations.

Must be capable of working in a noisy environment.

May be required to stand occasionally throughout the day or during school events.

Must be capable occasionally of lifting up to 50 pounds to waist level.

Must be capable occasionally of carrying 25 pounds at waist level for a distance of 100 feet.

Terms of Employment:

Twelve-month employment.

Compensation starting at: $20.00/hour (Hourly rate will be based on skills and experience.)

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

Disclaimer:

The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact, Joseph M. Horton, Associate Superintendent, Southeast Polk District Office, 407 8th St, Altoona, IA 50009, (515)-967-4294 (tel:(515)%20967-4294) , joseph.horton@southeastpolk.org. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, (515) 281-4121 (tel:(515)%20281-4121) ; or the U.S. Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661.

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