Accounting Officer, Screening Payments

CATSA / ACSTA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the public sector is seeking an Accounting Officer to manage vendor invoices, employee claims, and other disbursements. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting or business administration and experience in financial management. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge of accounts payable theories and practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing vendor invoices and employee claims.
• Perform all other duties related to the position as required.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Sound judgment

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work effectively under time constraints

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Tact, diplomacy and discretion

Education

Graduation from a recognized college or university in accounting or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Great Plains Financial System

Job description

The Accounting Officer, Screening Payments is responsible for the delivery of accounting services including processing vendor invoices, employee claims and other disbursements. The Accounting Officer performs all other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.

What you need to succeed

To qualify for the position, you must have :

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with specialization in accounting or business administration, or in another speciality relevant to the duties of the position.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant discipline.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel

This position is best suited to individuals with the following skills and abilities :

• Sound judgment.
• Effective communication skills (both orally and in writing).
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints as well as multitask.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Tact, diplomacy and discretion.

Valuable skills include :

• Experience providing accounts payable and general accounting / financial management services, including verification of accounts payable coding, keying of accounts payable invoices and the processing of cheques in a fast paced environment.
• Experience in effectively communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Great Plains Financial System.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of Financial Administration Act (FAA) as well as Treasury Board Policies and Directives.
• Experience in accounts payable and awareness of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Knowledge of accounts payable theories, principles, techniques and practices including approvals / authorizations, financial coding, payment terms, reconciliation, tracking and reporting, is also required.
• Knowledge of CATSA's mandate and priorities, as well as an awareness of relevant legislation impacting CATSA

Specific work requirements

• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance