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Accounts Payable Supervisor

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Accounts Payable Supervisor CODE: 4510
WORKING TITLE: GRADE: 19
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, performs responsible accounts work in supervising the processing of claims and invoices. The work of the class involves supervising and controlling the processing of vendor invoices and other claims for payment. The worker establishes and implements processing procedures for the payables unit, monitors and adjusts workloads, sets priorities and resolves technical problems. The worker uses calculators, computer terminals, typewriters and other office appliances.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

This position requires knowledge of all of the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS) to include commitment to students, knowledge of job, professionalism, interpersonal, communication, organization, and problem solving. Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping principles, methods, procedures and techniques as applied to the processing of payables; considerable knowledge of office methods and procedures and familiarity with the use of standard office equipment; working knowledge of the use of computer terminals; working knowledge of governmental bookkeeping practices and procedures. Ability to oversee and supervise accounting clerical staff; ability to apply bookkeeping knowledge to 0repetitive and special assignments; ability to instruct and oversee the work of other employees; ability to carry out continuing assignments requiring the organization and presentation of material and the making of decisions. Good oral and written communications and human relations skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school supplemented by advanced business training courses in bookkeeping and considerable experience of a responsible nature in financial record keeping of Account Clerk IV level. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Position operates computer terminal for prolonged periods.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) None
PAID OVERTIME: Yes

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise staff processing invoices and claims: schedules staff and assigns work, monitors workloads and makes adjustments as needed.
Writes processing procedures for unit. Reviews daily mail and distributes to staff; audits and approves all hand written checks; prepares stop payment and indemnity bonds, notifying banks as necessary.
Ensures that disbursement of funds is in accordance with policies and procedures and proper authorities established for MCPS. Maintains files and records; researches information for budget requests.
Implements yearend closing procedures. Performs related work as required.

Class Established: 7/92
Date(s) Revised:

This description may be changed at any time.

Note: A general guide to class description, which includes definitions of standard terms used, is considered an integral part of this description and is available from the Office of Human Resources.

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