Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable (for the 2026-27 School Year); (FLSA Exempt)

• Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/Accounts Payable
  
• Date Posted:
  4/30/2026
  
• Location:
  Kenston Board of Education

Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable (for the 2026-27 School Year); (FLSA Exempt)
2026-27 Pay Range: (Pay Group 3: $56,701-$71,918)

Reports to: CFO/Treasurer

Basic Function:
To serve, assist and support the office and maintain a high level of efficiency, professionalism and effectiveness in the school district. Accounting Specialist provides a multitude of functions in the Treasurer's office.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with district employees
• Work history that demonstrates responsibility, reliability, and good attendance
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Infinite Campus preferred
• Knowledge of State Software Redesign
• Knowledge of SCView, DocuWare, Edge Solutions preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Open to change and willing to be involved in the change process
• High School Diploma
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable preferred

Responsibilities:

• Process Purchase Orders through the SCView system, distribute Purchase Orders to buildings, follow Purchase order procedures from start to finish
• Process invoices and payments via the Accounts Payable function
• Provide a variety of Accounts Payable functions to the Treasurer's office
• Process deposits which arrive at the Board of Education
• Post district receipts including recurring payments from the state and local governments
• Student activity functions including fundraisers, budgets and cash advances
• Scanning of all payment and receipt packets into DocuWare
• Be familiar with and carry out the school policies as directed by the school board, superintendent and treasurer
• Adhere to Ohio Ethics Law, including confidentiality
• Assist with the daily operation of the Treasurer's office
• Maintain public records requests as required by Ohio Sunshine Law
• Monitor and process budgetary transfers and transactions as needed
• Any and all other duties assigned by the CFO/Treasurer.