Accounts Payable Specialist

Role Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist is a part-time, on-site role based at Great Oaks Charter School Bridgeport in Bridgeport, CT. This role is responsible for processing vendor invoices, coding expenses and preparing payments in accordance with school policies and financial controls.

The specialist will manage and reconcile credit card purchases and maintain accurate, organized records. Day-to-day responsibilities also include communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, supporting budget tracking for school departments and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and school procedures.

The specialist will also execute and manage school purchases.

• Strong accounting and finance skills, including basic knowledge of Accounting principles and Finance concepts relevant to accounts payable.
• Experience processing vendor invoices, identifying and dealing with invoice disceepancies.
• Demonstrated Analytical Skills, including attention to detail, accuracy in data entry
• Prior experience in accounts payable or bookkeeping; familiarity with accounting software and spreadsheets (e.g., , Google Sheets).
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a school setting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and vendors.
• High level of integrity, reliability, and alignment with the school’s core values; prior experience in an educational or nonprofit environment is a plus.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.