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Job description
Position Type:
Morris School District/Accounting
Date Posted:
9/18/2026
Location:
Central Office
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED
Accounts Payable Specialist - Anticipated Class VI
REPORTS TO: Assistant Business Administrator / Accountant
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma required; further certifications and/or degrees preferred
Experience in Accounts Payable or related areas
Effective Communication Skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Accounting Software
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the Assistant Business Administrator/Accountant in managing the district's accounts payable operations.
Responsible for the accounts payable system, including computer input data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), or as approved for special program purposes.
Responsible for maintaining the District's vendor database; reviewing and entering new vendor information per their W-9.
Process all purchase orders for the District.
Deal with issues regarding purchaser orders from all schools and vendors, including all correspondence and telephone contacts.
Resolves billing and statement discrepancies for the purpose of ensuring accurate accounting.
Process invoices for payment.
Maintain annual spreadsheets on the districts utility payments and provide information as needed.
Responsible for purchase order processing, payment and accounts payable aspects for Community School.
Audit all payments after each board meeting and remit payment.
Organize and forward to vendors and schools all purchase orders received from Ed Data.
Compile information, prepare and complete 1099's for vendors and contractors.
Analyze and process petty cash reimbursements. Assist in year-end closing of petty cash accounts.
Summarize and process Aide in Lieu payments.
Assist in auditing student activity and athletic accounts.
Process tuition for students attending MSD schools, including calculations, invoicing and refunds.
Salary Range : As per TEAM negotiated Agreement $58,310 - $84,625.
Benefits: Full time employees are eligible for medical, prescription and dental benefits. Sick, personal and vacation day allotments are included.
You MUST fill out the INTERNAL ONLINE APPLICATION to be considered for this position. We DO NOT ACCEPT paper resumes, paper applications, faxes or emails.
Please complete application at:
The Morris School District offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
We are an equal opportunity employer/AA
Effective September 1, 2011, The New Jersey First Act implemented May 17, 2011, requires all employees of a school district to reside in the state of New Jersey. Employees of the Morris School District hired after the effective date who do not reside in the State of New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from the effective date of employment to relocate their primary residence to New Jersey. Employees of the school district hired prior to the September 1, 2011 effective date of this Act are grandfathered and are not required to relocate to New Jersey.
Worksite address
morristown, NJ, 07961, US
Who can apply
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