ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Department of Finance


Location: Lac La Biche Campus (A remote or hybrid work arrangement may be considered for the right applicant within the Portage College service region)

Job number: 24-035

Position type: Full-time continuous

Posting date: September 6, 2024 (Updated November 19, 2024)

Salary: $44,904 to $58,236 per annum *Salary under review*

Closing date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

ABOUT THE POSITION

Portage College is actively seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk at the Lac La Biche campus. This position is responsible for expense claims, general payables, VISA, GST reporting, accruals, and contractual obligations. The Accounts Payable Clerk ensures that policy and guidelines are adhered to as established by the College. Responsibilities include:

• Reviewed invoiced for signatures, amounts, codes and ensures goods received are reflected on the invoice and meet College guidelines.
• Monitors the College’s annual expenditures to ensure they are within guidelines and authorization levels.
• Procurement card coordinator. Processes new Visa card set up and orientation with the cardholder and responsible for cancellations and information requests.
• Process accountable advances and expense claims; Enter invoices into ERP system.
• Provides backup/cover off for credit applications, reconciliation of monthly statements, exporting and sending monthly visa statements, contract invoice and Visa posting, and quick cheque posting.
• Manages contractual obligation and accruals process for the College.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-Secondary Diploma or Certificate in Business or Accounting. Experience and other equivalencies may be considered.
• Minimum two years of experience working with computer accounting systems.
• Experience with high-volume data entry, record keeping, and accounting are assets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot when information received is incomplete, inaccurate or contains errors.
• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience or knowledge of Agresso Unit4 would be considered beneficial.
• Must be highly organized and have a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful applicant will be required to provide a current police information check.

As an employee at the College, you will benefit from generous paid time off, participation in the College pension and benefits plans and have access to a strong professional development fund that allows employees to grow and develop professionally by taking college or university courses, or attending conferences or workshops.


HOW TO APPLY

Portage College is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society.

Please note we do not accept third-party resume and cover letter submissions.

The College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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