What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Administrative Professional (Accounts Payable) position at Osseo Area Schools?
- Verifying and processing vendor invoices
- Maintaining open purchase orders and unpaid invoices
- Reviewing invoices of purchase orders for price compliance, proper authorization, and received status
- Communicating and coordinating services with internal and external vendors to ensure quality service to our school system
- Maintaining vendor name and address files; reconcile and verify vendor statements
- Scanning and indexing using a document management system
- Delivering customer service that embodies the District mission
- Collaborating with Purchasing Department staff to align purchasing work with accounts payable work
- Compiling statistical data
- Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned
- High school graduate. Advanced business school classes in accounting preferred.
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Knowledge of accounting concepts and procedures
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft products, specifically Excel and ability to learn new program applications quickly
- Ability to analyze and create data reports
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- eFinance Plus software experience preferred
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- A general knowledge of school operations
- Ability to exercise good judgement, initiative, and ingenuity
- Experience working with diverse populations; and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds and cultures
- Ability to interact with people in a professional and effective manner
- Ability to work successfully in a team setting
- Preferred 3-years of previous experience in the areas of accounts payable and accounting
- Meaningful and impactful work
- Opportunities to grow professionally
- A variety of benefits
- Summer opportunities
- and more
JobID: 31263
Position Type:
Administrative Assistant/Clerical/Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant/Clerical/Administrative Assistant
Date Posted:
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
Location:
Educational Service Center
Educational Service Center
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Under the direction of the District Controller, the Accounting Administrative Support (Accounts Payable) position is responsible for auditing and processing vendor invoices, voucher accounts payable and coordination of payments.Until Filled
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental job duties:
Minimum qualifications include:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
Salary: View salary grid on Page 5, Section 1, and Classification 5-B, Pages 6 - 7, Section 3 of the Osseo Administrative Professionals (OAP) contract
Work schedule: Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm M-F
Job type or FTE: Full-Time, 260/261 days/year, Class 5-B
Bargaining unit: Osseo Administrative Professionals (OAP)
Desired start date: as soon as possible
Osseo Area Schools offers:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.