This Guild position is a Central-based position located in Facilities Management on 1216 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA. The hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Guild - Principal Account Clerk Grade 27

Report To: Assistant Director of Finance

Location: Facilities Accounts Payable Department

General Description:
Responsible for the execution, maintenance and control of all business processes associated with the Boston Public Schools Facilities Accounts Payable Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with processing voucher payments.
• Assist with processing receivers in the BAIS Financial System.
• Review each invoice for accuracy and proper documentation.
• Liquidate purchase orders to coincide with invoice.
• Check for receipt status of all non-salary goods in PeopleSoft Financial.
• Communicate with vendors on invoices, receipt status and payments.
• Assist with reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Performs related duties, as requested by supervisor, which are commensurate with job classification.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Basic Computer Skills, including work processing, email & database programs
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Knowledge of clerical office practices and procedures
• At least one-year basic accounting work experience

Preferred:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• One year financial experience with demonstrated competency in PeopleSoft Financial or a similar application.
• Knowledge of using PeopleSoft, BAIS Financials or similar programs.

City of Boston residency required