Accounts Payable Technician

Posting number: 26-AC-EC-0005

Department: Education Cluster

Division: EC-Office of State Superintendent Education

Job classification: Accounts Payable Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Summary

SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources
POSITION SERIES: 525
POSITION GRADE: DS-07/08
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE:  June 16, 2026
TOUR OF DUTY:  To be determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: DS - 08
NUMBER OF VACANCIES:  One (1) or more
AGENCY: Education Cluster
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
     
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is located within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Education Cluster (EC), Office of State Superintendent Education (OSSE). The Accounts Payable Technician performs duties that include, but are not limited to: preparing vouchers for payment to contractors and billing entities; serving as a point of contact to vendors to discuss and resolve discrepancies; entering invoices into the tracking log and financial system; reviewing accounts payable transactions and preparing reports, noting corrective entries required to reconcile accounts; processing travel advances and expense reimbursements; maintaining and updating accounts payable files and records; providing support to the year-end closing process; and making recommendations on more efficient clerical processes, and ways to reduce errors and processing delays. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of duties

A Bachelor's degree* or (2) two years of general work experience performing duties related to providing administrative, clerical and/or financial support.

*If qualifying based on education, applicants must submit an official transcript that verifies a Bachelor's degree.  If applicable, your application package must include a U.S. evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Qualifications

Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Supplemental information

STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI):

Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.

COVID-19 VACCINATION: 

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.

 
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT:
 
Employment with the OCFO is at will.  However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.
 
EEO STATEMENT: 
 
The OCFO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
 
HOW TO APPLY: 

All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OC