Accounts Payable / Bookkeeper

RESPONSIBILITIES:    

• Type requisitions and encumber all purchase orders.
• Process payment of all purchase orders, vouchers, and cancellations if applicable.
• Calculate expense reimbursements.
• Coordinate the billing of therapists and other external personnel.
• Assemble checks for release.
• Maintain accurate files.
• Compile and coordinate bids.
• Process "Use of Facilities" forms and applicable billing.
• Maintain accurate files of Facilities use.
• Closeout all year-end reserve orders.
• Order supplies.
• Communicate with vendors concerning purchase orders.
• Verify that packages of supplies and materials received are accurately accounted for and correctly distributed.
• Process invoices for payments.
• Assist with the preparation of pre-audit materials and reports for the district auditor.
• Assist in coordinating Child Nutrition programs.
• Maintain all disbursement related records.
• Organize data into spreadsheets and other reporting formats.
• Act as custodian of petty cash funds.
• Place ads in Star Ledger or other appropriate newspaper and media.
• Sort and distribute mail as needed.
• Perform all general clerical work and responsibilities.
   

QUALIFICATIONS:           

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Accounting.
• Three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably in a school business office.
• Possess and demonstrate strong computer and program application skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Bi-Lingual preferred;
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task.
• This position requires a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Required criminal history background check.
• Proof of recent TB test (within 2 years).
   

PAY RATE:
Annual Salary - $57,500�$70,000

TERM OF CONTRACT:
12 Month Position

BENEFITS: 
Health, Dental and Vision 
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
403 (b) Plans
PTO (Sick, Personal and Vacation)

ERESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer