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Accounts Payable Technician 1

Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026
Overview

Job Description

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

The purpose of this job is to process routine financial information and documentation pertaining to accounts payable functions for the Hamilton County Department of Education (HCDE). Work is closely monitored.

Responsibilities

  • Primarily in charge of Maintenance Dispatch, processing documentation regarding accounts payable, and maintaining asset inventory. Serves in a supportive role for the Free/Reduced Program (F/R),
    • Coordinates maintenance personnel and contractors to complete work orders.
    • Utilizes computer software to assign and track work order progress.
    • Processes maintenance paperwork.
    • Processes financial information/documentation pertaining to F/R eligibility, including verifying applications.
    • Communicates with families regarding F/R program.
    • Reviews invoices for accuracy and researches discrepancies.
    • Updates, audits, and maintains asset inventory.
    • Maintains audit-ready files and retrieval of data information for audit purposes.
    • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, Federal, State, and local regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required, Associate’s Degree preferred
  • Three (3) years previous experience, college level course work, or vocational training in bookkeeping, accounting, accounts payable, purchasing, office administration, and personal computer operations required. Or, any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. One (1) year previous work experience involving bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and/or purchasing preferred.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

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