Professional Accountant​/Accounts Payable​/Purchasing Coordinator

Professional Accountant / Accounts Payable / Purchasing Coordinator (Job )

Position Type: Administration (Operations) / Professional Accountant

Date Posted: 5/20/2026

Location: Tucker County Board of Education

Closing Date: 06/03/2026

County: Tucker County Schools

Upon Hire by the Tucker County Board of Education.

240 Day Contract Beginning July 1, 2026

• Primary responsibility for the accounts payable function, including preparation and processing of purchase orders; accruing, entering, and maintaining records of invoices and accounts payable checks; identifying and resolving discrepancies; ensuring compliance with state purchasing policies including collection and maintenance of vendor registration documentation.
• Primary responsibility for the purchasing card program.
• Primary responsibility for the purchasing function as assigned by the Treasurer and/or Superintendent including identifying areas of need, soliciting bids, quotes, etc.
• Overseeing school accounting including coordinating and managing the internal annual review of school financial records; collecting and reviewing monthly and annual financial reports; assisting school financial secretaries as needed.
• Preparing bank reconciliations as well as identifying and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing state and federal reports including, but not limited to, the preparation of 1099s.
• Utilizing computer programs to accomplish tasks and improve office efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned by the Treasurer and/or Superintendent related to the finance department.
• Attending state meetings to obtain information regarding accounting procedures and changes.
• Maintaining accuracy for work performed, complying with and reviewing federal, state, county, and school laws/policies, and completing assigned tasks with minimum supervision.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 24 semester hours of coursework in accounting required.
• Degree in accounting preferred.
• Certified public accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles preferred.
• Communication, organization, and time management skills required.

Must pass a background check; mandatory training sessions.

Salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.