Accounts Payable Specialist at San Luis Coastal USD
About the Employer
San Luis Coastal Unified School District represents the communities of Avila, Edna Valley, Los Osos, Morro Bay, and San Luis Obispo and currently has an enrollment of approximately 7,500 students. Small neighborhood schools are a hallmark of the District where students are educated from preschool through twelfth grade and a world-class adult school program offers unique, life-improving courses to thousands of community members.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The San Luis Coastal Unified School District is looking for a new Accounts Payable Specialist for our Fiscal Services department. Accounts Payable Specialists at SLCUSD perform general accounting functions; process financial transactions such as approved invoices and contracts; and record, update, and reconcile related financial information; as well as perform other related duties as assigned. Qualified candidates will have a combination of experience and training equivalent to two years experience in bookkeeping, financial record-keeping, and general clerical work. San Luis Coastal USD offers a 19-step salary schedule, and fantastic benefits including: --Significant employer contribution to Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for employee* and family --Generous time off accruals for vacation and paid sick leave. --15 paid holidays per year for year-round employees --CalPERS retirement benefits *Employees holding a position (or combination of positions) of 36 hours per week or more are required to enroll in a health benefits plan. Information on plans and premiums is located on our webpage. NOTE: This recruitment has been extended to expand our candidate pool. The new application deadline is July 8. Testing will be on July 16. After testing and interviews, new candidate scores will be merged with existing candidate scores. The top three ranks of candidates will move to a hiring interview.
Requirements / Qualifications
**To pass screening for Minimum Qualifications, candidates must possess the basic skills and experience outlined in the job description, and must submit all document requirements.**
- Copy of Transcript (OPTIONAL)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 1 signed letter from a professional reference (preferably drafted within the past two years, and on letterhead))
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
**To pass screening for Minimum Qualifications, candidates must possess the basic skills and experience outlined in the job description, and must submit all document requirements.**
- Copy of Transcript (OPTIONAL)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 1 signed letter from a professional reference (preferably drafted within the past two years, and on letterhead))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Fingerprint and TB clearance will be required prior to starting work.
Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant knowledge, skills, abilities and experience on a job-related basis. Candidates who successfully pass screening and have submitted all required documents will proceed to an exam.
The exam will be held the morning of Tuesday, July 15th, in San Luis Obispo. Time and location details will be provided to candidates who are invited to move on in the process, after initial screening.
Candidates who pass the exam with a score of 70% or higher may be invited to oral board interviews, date TBD. Candidates must pass the oral board interviews with a score of 70 or higher to be added to the eligibility list. The top three (3) ranks of candidates after the exam and oral board interviews will be invited to a hiring interview, date TBD.
SPECIAL NOTES: 1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process. 2) Applicants with disabilities need to notify the Human Resources Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing. 3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview. A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war or national emergency. 4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months.
After successful submission of your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Please ensure that all documents are attached, as you cannot proceed in the recruitment without the required attachments. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Comments and Other Information
Fingerprint and TB clearance will be required prior to starting work.
Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant knowledge, skills, abilities and experience on a job-related basis. Candidates who successfully pass screening and have submitted all required documents will proceed to an exam.
The exam will be held the morning of Tuesday, July 15th, in San Luis Obispo. Time and location details will be provided to candidates who are invited to move on in the process, after initial screening.
Candidates who pass the exam with a score of 70% or higher may be invited to oral board interviews, date TBD. Candidates must pass the oral board interviews with a score of 70 or higher to be added to the eligibility list. The top three (3) ranks of candidates after the exam and oral board interviews will be invited to a hiring interview, date TBD.
SPECIAL NOTES: 1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process. 2) Applicants with disabilities need to notify the Human Resources Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing. 3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview. A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war or national emergency. 4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months.
After successful submission of your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Please ensure that all documents are attached, as you cannot proceed in the recruitment without the required attachments. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Application Deadline
7/8/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/21/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$26.97 - $29.73 Per Hour
$26.97 - $29.73 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Pay increase after passing probation, annual pay increase each year thereafter (in accordance with CSEA contract).
Length of Work Year
12 months/year; 8 hours/day, Monday-Friday
Employment Type
Full Time