Accounts Payable Clerk

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with accounting principles and university policies while maintaining accurate financial documentation. The ideal candidate will blend their educational background in accounting with practical experience, showcasing strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact student success and the overall efficiency of financial operations. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of the first year of an accounting/business program.
• Approximately three years of related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Ensure documentation complies with accounting principles and policies.
• Assist with maintaining the Finance database.

Skills

English (written and verbal)

Integrated finance accounting systems

PC applications software (spreadsheets, databases, word processing)

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving

Report composition

Time management

Education

First year of accounting/business program

Job description

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

Reporting to the Senior Accounts Payable Clerk, this position is responsible for ensuring that documentation submitted to the Finance database complies with established accounting principles and University policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of the first year of an accounting/business program, supplemented with approximately three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good working knowledge of English (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of integrated finance accounting systems
• Proven ability to use common PC applications software such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processing
• Effective communication skills, both in person and in writing, with a diverse range of individuals
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve problems
• Ability to compose routine and non-routine correspondence and reports
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines

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Salary Information

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates.

Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59 pm on the internal closing date to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will be considered as external applicants.