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Northeast Technology Center

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Position:             Accounts Payable Specialist, District Assigned to Administration

                           Exempt Non-Certified Professional, Full-Time, 12-month Staff

 

Starting Date:      August 1, 2025

 

Reports to:          Business Manager     

 

Schedule:            General work schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, unless the assignment requires additional time for completion.

Compensation

Package:             $57,119 minimum annually, commensurate with experience. Health, dental, vision, paid life insurance, and teachers’ retirement paid; flexible benefits plan; sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays.  The health insurance allowance total minimum compensation package is approximately $77,120 annually.  

Primary

Function:            Receiving, reviewing, and processing invoices from vendors or suppliers for goods or services rendered. Inputting invoices into the financial accounting software to ensure they are paid accurately and on time, either through electronic payment systems or by issuing checks. Communicating with vendors regarding payment inquiries, discrepancies, and other issues to maintain good relationships and resolve any issues promptly. Responsible for understanding the district’s financial accounting system, Oklahoma school laws, and Oklahoma Cost Accounting System (OCAS). . . Ensuring compliance with the district's policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements related to accounts payable processes. Maintain inventory and assist with district inventory. Assisting in the preparation of financial reports by providing accurate and timely accounts payable data. Identifying opportunities for process improvements to streamline accounts payable processes and increase efficiency.

 

Education:          Degree in accounting or business-related field preferred or minimum of 3 years work experience in bookkeeping or accounting.

 

Experience:         Proficiency in Microsoft components (Word and Excel), email applications, and other computer applications is highly preferred. Must have proficiency in record keeping, prioritizing, and scheduling; ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in the performance of duties; know the importance of confidentiality. Knowledge of school finance and governmental accounting procedures is preferred.

 

See the Job Description for a more complete understanding of the expectations.

 

 

Application Deadline:   Tentative closing date of 07/08/2025, 12:00 PM, or when a suitable candidate is identified.

 

 

Application may be found at the Northeast Tech website: www.netech.edu or by calling 918-825-7040.

 

The application packet must have a completed application and resume to be considered.

 

Northeast Technology Center is an equal-opportunity employer.

 

NORTHEAST TECHNOLOGY CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Exempt, Non-Certified Professional, Full-time, 12-month Staff

 

TITLE:            ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

 

Hours:             

7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. on Fridays.  The supervisor retains the right to adjust the work schedule and job description/duties based on the needs of the district.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Comply with all state and federal laws, policies, and procedures of the school district.
  2. Attend meetings and provide information to the Superintendent and/or Supervisor as requested.
  3. Comply with school policy and the Oklahoma Open Records Act concerning requests for copies of public records.
  4. Prepare correspondence, notices, and reports, and verify the accuracy of the work done. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive correspondence.
  5. Maintain a well-organized, up-to-date filing system.
  6. Operate all business machines necessary to complete reports and other work required in the operation of the office.
  7. Process invoices for payment and input payment information in the accounting software.
  8. Prepare monthly board reports and balance sheets.
  9. Maintain vendor and accounts payable files.
  10. Reconcile monthly statements with the accounts payable system.
  11. Responsible for learning the Oklahoma Cost Accounting System (OCAS) as it relates to district expenditures.
  12. Prepare the yearly expenditure report for the auditor.
  13. Ensure that business operations are supportive of the instructional goals and objectives of the District and the attainment of the campus performance objectives maintaining accreditation.
  14. Communicate effectively with staff, community, media, and the Board of Education.
  15. Ensure that the mission of the Business Office supports the mission of the District.
  16. Assist with the planning and conducting of needs assessment related to the business operations of the District.
  17. Develop and maintain positive staff morale within the business office.
  18. Keep the Chief Financial Officer and/or Superintendent informed on the business affairs of the District.
  19. Prepare and submit financial reports on time for the Board of Education.
  20. Develop individual goals and objectives that are in alignment with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school.
  21. Participate in the evaluation process, using goal setting as the basis for the evaluation.
  22. Plan and organize assigned tasks so that completion is achieved in an efficient and timely manner.
  23. Maintain a professional attitude and appearance when representing Northeast Tech.
  24. Maintain inventory and assist with the District’s inventory.
  25. Regular attendance following a designated work schedule. Must be able to work scheduled and extended hours and additional days/evenings as required by position responsibilities.
  26. Any other responsibilities or duties assigned by the Supervisor and/or Superintendent.

 

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:    

  1. Degree in accounting or business-related field preferred or minimum of 3 years work experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
  2. Proficiency in Microsoft components (Word and Excel), email applications, and other computer applications is highly
  3. Must have proficiency in record keeping, prioritizing, and scheduling; ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in the performance of duties; know the importance of confidentiality.
  4. Knowledge of school finance and governmental accounting procedures is
  5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
  6. Cannot be related to currently seated district school board members within the second degree of affinity or consanguinity.

 

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:   

  1. Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously with associated deadlines.
  2. Excellent written and verbal communication and human relations skills.
  3. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  4. Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities.
  5. Must be proficient in computer usage skills required in tracking financial information using financial software and other spreadsheets as required; use of presentation software and internet research skills; ability to combine accounting knowledge with procedures required to achieve assigned tasks.
  6. Must be capable of being calm and professional with numerous different personalities at various levels.
  7. Ability to perform the essential job function as the position requires.

 

Training and Meeting Requirements:

  1. View or attend required Safety Training either by video or in person quarterly.
  2. Attend professional development training opportunities as required by district policy.
  3. Attend meetings and provide information to the Administration or Board of Education as requested.

 

Work Environment:

  1. The job operates in a professional office environment.
  2. Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

 

Physical, Mental Demands, and Dependability:

  1. Light physical effort is required, for example, loading paper in a copier and answering and returning phone calls.
  2. Must be able to care for oneself, see, hear, walk, stand, lift, bend, reach, climb, stoop, squat, speak, breathe, learn, read, concentrate, think, and perform work by doing manual tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

Reports to:        Business Manager

 

Terms of Employment:           

At-will for the first year of employment. After the first year, employment is considered annually in accordance with Oklahoma law.

 

Annual Evaluation:

The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with Oklahoma law and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluations.