Accounts Payable Coordinator

Easter Seals Alberta; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Calgary is seeking a part-time Accounts Payable Clerk. This role involves processing payments, reconciling accounts, and providing financial support. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and possesses strong communication skills. The position offers a dynamic team culture and flexibility in work arrangements. Apply by September 1 to join a mission-driven team that makes a difference in the lives of Albertans.

Benefits

Fun, dynamic team culture

Opportunities for growth

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure accuracy.
• Generate reports detailing accounts payable status.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data entry skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Education

Post secondary education in accounting or business program

Tools

Financial Edge

MS Office suite

Job description

Are you passionate about working with Albertans with disabilities and supporting your local community? Do you have what it takes to champion our Vision to Inspire Potential, Build Community and Enrich Lives?

Easter Seals Alberta is a provincial not-for-profit organization that has been supporting Albertans for more than 70 years. Our mission is to provide services that foster inclusion, independence, and recreation for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. We strive to ensure that the resources Albertans need for an independent and full life are available.

Easter Seals fosters a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued to reflect the people we serve.

We have an immediate opening for a part-time Accounts Payable Clerk, reporting to the Director of Finance. The Accounts Payable clerk provides financial support to the organization. You use your accounting and professional skills to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely basis. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, communicates well, and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Verify and investigate discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
• Other duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience
• Post secondary education in accounting or business program
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping an accounting payable principles
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers
• Understand compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands on experience with spreadsheets and accounting programs
• Experience with Financial Edge considered an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• High degree of accuracy and attention to details
• Good interpersonal, problem solving skills
• Strong work ethic
  
  

Other:

• The Accounts Payable Clerk Position is 35 hours/week and reports to the Director of Finance
• This position will require a mix of remote work and in office
  
  

What we Have to Offer:

• Fun, dynamic team culture
• An opportunity to continually grow and learn
• Ability to make a difference in the lives of others
• Flexible schedule within the needs of the position and organization
  
  

Please submit your resume and cover letter by Monday, September 1. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.