Accounts Payable Specialist – SAP, Local Government

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Clerk to join Corporate Services, Accounting Services in Fort McMurray. Under supervision, you will ensure timely processing of vendor invoices and maintain accurate AP records.

Responsibilities include reviewing invoices, uploading documentation, reconciling statements, and responding to inquiries. A CPA-level progression and SAP experience are assets for advancement within the department.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Business Administration or Accounting is required.
• Three (3) years of directly related accounts payable experience is required.
• Specialization in accounting, completion of the first level of a professional accounting designation program, and ERP experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Process all vendor invoices timely into the municipality’s accounting system (SAP) and reconcile vendor statements.
• Verify correct documentation is received and uploaded into the financial system; coordinate with Procurement as needed.
• Review Labour, Equipment, Material (LEM) invoices for accuracy, coding, and approval.
• Check the accuracy of capital invoices relative to purchase orders.
• Process employee expense claims following the administrative procedure.
• Maintain spreadsheets for accounts payable reports.
• Respond to internal and external accounts payable inquiries; assist others with policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Discretion

Numeracy

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate in Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Clerk to join Corporate Services, Accounting Services in Fort McMurray. Under supervision, you will ensure timely processing of vendor invoices and maintain accurate AP records.

Responsibilities include reviewing invoices, uploading documentation, reconciling statements, and responding to inquiries. A CPA-level progression and SAP experience are assets for advancement within the department.