Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

La Joya Independent School District Accounting/Payroll - La Joya, Texas

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• Job : 5737897
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title:
Accounts Payable Specialist
Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports to: Accounts Payable Supervisor Pay Grade: AM2

Dept./School: Business, Finance & Administrative Services Initiated Date: April 2026

La Joya Independent School District (ISD) is committed to excellence for students and our community. We have a strong, 100-year, legacy in the Rio Grande Valley. The district’s vision - Educational Excellence:
The Right of Every Student - conveys our urgent focus on students.

Our work is rooted in five district priorities, which require collaboration and deep commitment to supporting one another as we serve the community.

• Customer Service
• Trust & Transparency
• High-Quality Instruction
• Excellence in Leadership
• Integrity & Accountability

We are focused on ensuring every student in La Joya ISD has access to high-quality, best-fit schools as we work to improve from a B-district to an A-rated district. We serve more than 22,000 students across more than 30 schools in six municipalities, spanning more than 220 square miles.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly accountable professional to support the Accounts Payable Department in managing daily cash deposits and P-Card (procurement card) reconciliation. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, high accuracy, and a commitment to maintaining internal controls and compliance standards.

This individual must manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions. A successful candidate will proactively identify discrepancies, support audit readiness, and contribute to strengthening financial integrity across the district. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential, as this role serves as a liaison between campuses, departments, and the Business Office.

You will be joining a district that is strengthening systems, improving processes, and building a culture of accountability and service. This role is critical in supporting the district’s financial operations by enhancing internal controls, ensuring compliance, and improving efficiency within the Accounts Payable function.

You will receive targeted support and have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful process improvements that directly impact the district’s operational excellence and financial stability.

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or financial operations
  • Experience with cash handling, reconciliations, or P-Card processes preferred

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and internal controls
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Receive, review, verify, and process daily cash, check, and credit card deposits from campuses and departments.
• Prepare, reconcile, and maintain detailed deposit documentation, ensuring timely and accurate recording in the financial system.
• Ensure all deposit transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with established timelines, district procedures, and internal control requirements.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation for all deposit activity to support financial reporting and audit compliance.

• Perform procurement card (P-Card) reconciliation, including matching transactions to receipts and verifying appropriate approvals.
• Support completion…