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TEMPORARY ACCOUNT SPECIALIST

Employer
New Bedford Public Schools
Location
New Bedford, MA, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Details
Job ID: 3054231
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: February 14, 2019
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
TEMPORARY ACCOUNT SPECIALIST

JOB DESCRIPTION

New Bedford Public Schools has an opening in the Bookkeeping Department for an Account Specialist. This is a non-union position for 35 hours per week. General responsibilities will include accounts payable and supporting the Supervisor of Bookkeeping. The ideal candidate will have experience in the day to day operations of accounts payable. The individual should be positive, able to work independently, team-oriented and able to function in a fast paced, high volume environment. The candidate should also possess excellent customer service skills, with a proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects. Experience with Microsoft Excel and MUNIS are preferred, but not required, as is prior experience in governmental accounting.

POSITION OBJECTIVE
This position assists the supervisor with coordinating revenue and expenditure activities of the district. Responsibilities include performing a variety of accounting and financial reporting activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
• Assists with processing and controls for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash receipts
• Assists in year-end closing process and annual financial reporting
• Assists with maintaining the accounting system as it relates to cash receipts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Assists with special projects
• Serves as a member on the Business/Finance team
• Performs other tasks as assigned consistent with the goals and objectives of this position
• Other duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Bedford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations
HOURS: Monday - Friday, Full Time
TERMS: Non-union position

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required


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    Contact Information
    Andrew O'Leary, Business Manager
    455 County Street
    New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
    Phone: (508) 997-4511
    Email: aboleary@newbedfordschools.org

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