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Coppell ISD - Accounts Payable Clerk - Child Nutrition

Job Details

Region: 10
School District/Employer: Coppell ISD
District Category/Employer: Central Office
Position:
Assignment Level: Area
  • Business/Finance
  • Food & Child Nutrition
Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk - Child Nutrition
School: Coppell ISD Business Office
Campus Description: Coppell (cop-ELL) Independent School District is a premier public school system with a statewide reputation for educational excellence. This high-performing and innovative district serves over 13,100 learners in the communities of Coppell, Dallas (Cypress Waters), North Irving, Lewisville, and Valley Ranch.<br /> <br /> The majority of Coppell ISD is located in Coppell, TX, a suburb of Dallas. The city of over 42,000 residents is positioned approximately 5 miles northeast of the DFW Airport…north of Interstate 635 and west of I-35E.<br /> <br /> Although the City of Coppell is just over 14 square miles in size, the school district spans over 23 square miles.
Date Posted: 6/30/2026
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Primary Purpose:
Responsible for processing Accounts Payable payments timely and accurately for district obligations with a heavy emphasis on child nutrition vendors. Work under close supervision, follow established Business Office procedures and maintain accounting records.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Accounting

• Receive and process for payment all accounts payable invoices, requisitions, purchase orders, reimbursements, etc.
• Match invoices with proper purchase orders; ensure completeness and accuracy of invoices and shipments to reconcile to vendor statements.
• Detect and resolve problems with incorrect orders, invoices, credit memos, and shipments.
• Communicate with district personnel and vendors, as needed, to obtain information, in order to ensure district accounts are in good standing.
• Assist with annual audit preparation.
• Prepare and distribute check disbursements at designated times.
• Input accounting data using personal computer and prepare reports and checks for distribution.

Communication

• Communicate status of purchase orders and reimbursements to the Child Nutrition department as needed.
• Prepare correspondence using personal computer.
• Provide great customer service to vendors and campus secretaries.

Personal Qualities

• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Maintain Good customer service

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in related staff development opportunities

Other

• Keep informed of, and complies with, state and district policies and regulations concerning primary job functions.
• All other duties as assigned.


Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, copier, fax machine, and calculator.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Works with frequent interruptions. Repetitive hand motions. May have prolonged use of computer. On occasion, may lift heavy boxes of files.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets databases
• Proficiency in use of 10-key calculator, file maintenance, and office machines
• Ability to maintain auditable records
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Ability to solve complex problems with minimal assistance
• Advanced knowledge in excel
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide great customer service

Experience:

Two years of accounts payable experience preferred

Salary Range: Pay Grade 204
Benefits: We are pleased to provide eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes both district-paid and voluntary products. We have worked closely with First Financial (FFGA) to provide you with a variety of benefits and resources to help you reach your healthcare and retirement needs.
How To Apply: Please apply directly through the CISD website Job Postings Page:
https://apps2.winocular.com/coppell/workspace/wSpace.exe?Action=wsJobsMain

Contact Person:

Name: Marnie Wallen
Email: mwallen@coppellisd.com
Address: 200 South Denton Tap Road
City: Coppell
State: TX
Zip: 75019-3205
Phone: (214) 496-6048
Fax: (214) 496-6036