Accounts Payable Technician

Accounts Payable Technician I

Des Moines Public School District FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING - Des Moines, Iowa

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Job : 5757416

Final date to receive applications: Aug 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Title: Accounts Payable Technician I

Classification: PARA

Hiring Specifications:

• Associates Degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience in Accounts Payable
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 2 years’ experience with 10-key and computers
• Strong math aptitude
• Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills

• Previous experience with Business Plus as it relates to Accounts Payable
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with Excel or other spreadsheet applications
• Experience with Word

Work independently to provide technical accounts payable guidance and assistance to the organization. Process day-to-day transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data in accordance with policies and procedures. Perform transactional audits, transaction proofing, and batch processing for assigned schools or departments. Problem-solve and work, using independent judgement, to research and resolve accounts payable issues in a timely, confidential, customer service-oriented environment.

• Review and reconcile district disbursements, including purchase card expenditures, for content appropriateness, including, but not limited to: accuracy, submission method, duplication, sales tax, fund source, and make determination as to the appropriateness of the expenditure claim before disbursing using independent judgment.
• Ensure all district disbursements follow federal, state, and district guidelines including appropriate review and approval prior to disbursing.
• Research and resolve errors and inquiries regarding disbursements. This includes collaboration as needed between building personnel and outside vendors to resolve issues and documenting corrections from the appropriate parties.
• Review and analyze issues that may block payment processing and resolve by providing additional one on one guidance and instruction to assigned schools or departments to help prevent future error occurrences.
• Pay bills timely and efficiently.
• Provide first line of communication to staff and vendors with questions relating to accounts payable invoices and payments.
• Regularly monitor reports to ensure timely workflow approval of AP Invoices for assigned. Make contact with staff when necessary.
• Regularly monitor pCard reports to ensure timely reconciliation for assigned. Reach out to assigned departments when necessary to encourage/assist in timely reconciliation.
• Maintain where necessary, all documentation for district disbursements.
• Serve as backup to other department staff as needed e.g., accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliation support.
• Assist internal and external auditors as needed with accounts payable records.
• Assist with development, testing, and execution of accounts payable system implementations and enhancements.
• Actively participate in the development and execution of continuous improvement implementations and enhancements. Offer input and suggestions on a regular basis.
• Evaluate, process, and record financial data for complex accounts from all district.
• Understand compliance issues around accounts payable processes (w‑9, 1099 reporting, sales tax).
• Assist staff accountants when necessary.
• Willing to work extra hours as needed.

Department: Business & Finance

Reports To: Business & Finance Manager

Highest Level Supervised: N/A

Negotiating Group: N/A

FLSA Status: Full Time-8 Hour Day

Calendar: 260 Day Calendar

Physical Requirements: Constant:
Computer work;
Inside work conditions; sitting. Frequent: 10 Key, Telephone. Occasional:
Standing, walking, bending/strooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, climbing stairs, lifting 50 lbs-carry 25 feet, outside, extremes of temperature.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Individuals may be required to perform any other job‑related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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