About This Role
An Accounting Specialist posts financial documents, prepares computer input, and maintains supplies using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program. This role involves analyzing records, answering inquiries, and instructing school and department personnel on the accounts payable system.
Responsibilities
- Post purchase orders, vouchers, journal entries, deposits, budgets, and miscellaneous documents using the enterprise resource planning (ERP) program
- Prepare computer input
- Maintain adequate stock of supplies
- Analyze records and reports
- Answer inquiries regarding various types of accounts
- Instruct school and department personnel regarding the use of the accounts payable system as it applies to them
- Process weekly deposit reports from cafeterias
- Prepare expenditure reports for federally funded programs
- Compile carryover data for budget preparation
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or completion of GED
- Considerable responsible experience in bookkeeping and accounting or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, and methods with the ability to apply such knowledge to work situations
- Knowledge of office procedures and methods
- Skill in Microsoft Office products, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs, and other standard office machines
- Ability to maintain close attention to detail
- Ability to perform arithmetical computations quickly and accurately
Nice to have:
- Additional training in business courses
- Bilingual/biliterate
Benefits
- Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- No-cost employee health clinics
- Paid holidays and leave time
- Flexible work options for some roles
- Professional growth and development
- Access to mentoring and support networks
Important Details
- Application deadline: 10/20/26
About the Company
Polk County Schools is dedicated to student success and employee well-being, with every role from IT to operations playing a part.