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Accounts Payable Clerk

@ Freeport School District 145
Freeport, Illinois, United States
$16-$20/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:processing invoices, preparing payments, reconciling checks
Requirements Summary:High school diploma, 1–3 years administrative/clerical experience, basic bookkeeping/accounting knowledge, familiarity with Skyward recordkeeping, ability to process invoices, prepare checks/ACH, reconcile accounts, and maintain vendor records.
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Job Description
    Accounts Payable Clerk JobID: 6567
  • Position Type:
      Secretarial/Clerical/Accounts Payable

  • Date Posted:
      6/22/2026

  • Location:
      District Office

  • Anticipated Start Date:
      open until filled

  • Closing Date:
      Open Until Filled

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    TITLE:                          ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:        High School diploma.

                                           Equivalent combinations of education and training considered.

                                          1-3 years of experience in an administrative/clerical position.

                                          Supplemental specialized accounting/bookkeeping courses desired.

    REPORTS TO:              ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE

    JOB GOAL:                 Responsible for assisting in the administration of the district's affairs to provide the maximum educational services for the financial resources available.

    Performance Responsibilities:

    • Processes invoices/purchase orders; checks accuracy of calculations, transportation, account codes, vendor name and remittance address; 
    • Balance credit card statements and process payments to the appropriate department or building; 
    • Coordinates and maintains a complete and systematic set of data files (paper invoices & electronic invoices attached to requisitions in Skyward software) pertaining to financial transactions of the district per board policy and relevant state law;
    •  Responsible for tracing errors and recording adjustments to corrections in charges or credits posted to incorrect accounts and coordinates adjusting entries with district bookkeeper;
    • Prepares checks and/or ACH transfers for account payable bills;
    • Reconciles all outstanding checks indicated on district bookkeeper's monthly report;
    •   Generates various reports necessary for the financial business of the district;
    •    Prepares for and maintains bi-weekly check runs; payroll check entries; old invoice follow-ups;
    • Maintains the mail and copy machines; charges postage/copy amounts to appropriate accounts;
    • Coordinates with Purchasing Department on open PO list, including review after each board meeting;
    • Provides assistance to payroll, bookkeeping, and purchasing;
    • Maintains District vendor list in Skyward, collects W-9 information, and annually prepares 1099's;
    • Coordinates with Public School Fund treasurer all invoices and purchase orders related to PSF-funded purchases;
    •    Performs other related duties as assigned.

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve month (260/261 days) Classified position with salary and hours to be  established by the Board of Education.

    EVALUATION:                        Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions  established by the Board of Education.

    SALARY RANGE:                $16.00 - $20.00/hr

    This job description has been reviewed in accordance with the Factor Evaluation System and the Americans with Disabilities Act.