Job Description:

Chandler Unified School District is hiring for an Accounts Payable Technician. 

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF                                                                              

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN

CALENDAR: 2611 (12 MONTHS)

SALARY: MINIMUM ENTRY $21.40

Opportunities for Increased Earnings
Performance Pay for Journey Excellence (One-time payment contingent upon funding and achievement of goal) - Up to
$600
Additional Benefits
Paid Employee Health Insurance - Effective the first of the month following 30 days of active employment, all employees in a benefit eligible position are
eligible for health insurance.
Paid Employee Life Insurance - $50,000 in life insurance is provided as part of the health insurance package.
Voluntary Health Benefit - All employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for voluntary benefits, e.g. Dental, vision, and short-term
disability.
Employee Childcare - Offered to CUSD employees at discounted rates for children age 1 through 5 years old and Before/After School care.
Arizona State Retirement - Employees working at least 20 hours per week are automatically enrolled in the AZ retirement system (ASRS). Contributions
are shared by the employer and employee with each contributing 12.00%.
Social Security/Medicare - Employee contribution 7.65%.
Paid Time Off Leave - Employees earn up to one day per month.
Liability Insurance - All employees are automatically covered at no cost.
Disability Insurance - Long term disability insurance is provided by ASRS after 180 days. Short term disability insurance is available at the employee's
expense.
New hires - Upon initial employment, the starting hourly rate will be determined based upon experience in a job with like duties held in the previous ten
years. Volunteer work, temporary employment, substitute employment, part-time work, or partial years will not be granted experience credit.
Candidates with two or more years of experience will receive 1% for two years of experience, and an additional 1% per year not to exceed the
maximum hiring range of 5%. An associate degree in a like field may also be considered for initial salary placement (1%), not to exceed the maximum
hiring range of 5%.

Job Goal

Perform accounting/clerical services in compliance with federal, state, county, and district accounting regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Fundamental knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
• Ability to work with standard software products
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules

Core Job Functions:

• Audits all invoices, bills, and receipts for accuracy and legal compliance. Resolves invoice discrepancies and issues and obtains authorization from designated personnel prior to input for payment.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable State of Arizona tax law requirements concerning sales tax, excise tax, and TPT/use tax.
• Prepares adjustments to compensating tax records and overpayments to the State of Arizona.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, problem solve, and meet deadlines with accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions.
• Processes invoice checks, vendor credits and refunds, District personnel travel reimbursement, and refunds to parents/students.
• Creates invoice payments, batches, and vouchers for payment within the software system.

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to district and school rules and procedures

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this classification often require physical actions like stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Apply on our website: https://chandler.schoolspring.com?jobid=5589611