Competition #: 2023-11
Posting date: April 24, 2023
Closing date: May 8, 2023
Duration: Indeterminate
Classification level: Level 3
Salary: 78,195$ - 93,451$
Number of positions: 1
Language requirements: Bilingual
Status: Unionized
Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Clerk provides support to the Payroll and Accounting Officer and the Director of Finance in the areas of accounts payable and union leave management administration.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Post Secondary Certificate/Diploma (2 years or more) in Accounting or Business or related field or and more than 2 years of experience (or equivalent combination).
- Minimum one (1) year experience in a general accounting field and in developing spreadsheet and/or database applications for financial analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of general accounting practices, principles, and procedures, with emphasis on Accounts Payable, in a computerized accounting environment and knowledge of a large ERP Accounts Payable module (ex. QuickBooks, SAP Concur).
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management and accountability, and flexibility/adaptability.
- Knowledge of general office and accounting procedures and records management.
Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience are considered.
Key responsibilities
- Helps administer the Association’s accounts payable and outgoing payments in compliance with existing financial policies and procedures.
- Processes accounts payable and service provider invoices and uploads by verifying calculations, ensuring accuracy.
- Reviews mileage and personal expense requisitions for accuracy and compliance with National Joint Council (NJC) directives.
- Reviews and enters accounts payable transactions from various corporate sources into the Association’s financial information system.
- Maintains records in hard copy and electronic format in accordance with Association standards.
- Responds to inquiries and liaises with vendors, Association staff and members on accounts payable and payment matters.
- Handles or refers requests for information to appropriate Finance staff for follow-up.
- Manages the filing, storage, and security of accounts payable documents.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Other skills and abilities
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with a keen attention to detail
- Knowledge of best practices with regards with accounts payable (i.e., fraud detection, accuracy, timeliness)
- Knowledge of policies and procedures for the secure filing, storage, and security of Association financial documents.
- Knowledge of how to use Association software applications (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP Concur, ADP, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, database managers, report generators, financial information systems).
Condition of employment
- Must meet the language requirement of the position.
Additional Information
- A variety of assessment tools may be used to assess candidates.
- The Canadian Association of Professional Employees is committed to having a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of Canadian society. Applications are invited from all qualified candidates.
- The Canadian Association of Professional Employees is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environment. Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation are available upon request.
- Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.
Applications
Please provide your CV accompanied by a cover letter to: rlanglois@acep-cape.ca
