Accounts Payable Clerk - Ottawa, Canada - Service Coordination For Persons With Special Need

Service Coordination For Persons With Special Need

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Date posted

February 15, 2023

Title

Accounts Payable Clerk

Status

Permanent

Language

Bilingualism preferred

Closing Date

February 27, 2023

Primary Focus

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for supporting the day-to-day functioning of the finance department, including accounting transaction processing and reporting of related expense transactions.

This position will suit an individual with initiative, who has great attention to detail, an interest in learning new skills and is technologically savvy.

Main Responsibilities
Matches suppler invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents
Obtains approval for supplier invoices
Reviews invoices for accuracy and budget availability
Codes and inputs invoices to appropriate general ledger account numbers and related project and budget codes where applicable
Imports vendor transactions through customized billing portal and ensures accuracy prior to posting to the GL
Ensures appropriate sign off is procured (where necessary) and that appropriate supporting documentation has been received prior to payment
Ensures controls within the billing portal are upheld
Ensures that accounts payable are paid on time
Writes and maintains all policies and procedures associated with client expense processing transactions
Prepares accounting related entries to numerous registers, journals and logs
Provides financial analysis as needed
Maintains Vendor, OPR and client files
Corresponds with Supplies, OPRs and SCS staff and responds to inquiries in a timely manner
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

A University degree in accounting or business, though an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Minimum of onetwo years of progressive experience in an office accounting environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French is preferred, in addition to strong business writing skills.
Intermediate Excel skills required.
Experience with Great Plains and SharePoint an asset.
Commitment to a professional work ethic, working cooperatively and collaboratively with internal and external customers, clients, volunteers and partners while demonstrating a strong customer/client orientation
Selfdirected with superior organizational and time management skills with an ability to manage overlapping priorities and multiple areas of responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to keep thorough records and maintain a clear and organized filing system while managing multiple projects.
Previous experience in a nonprofit environment is an asset

Core Competencies Required:

Collaboration
Creative Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Initiative
Interpersonal Relations & Respect
Self-Control
Service Orientation

Working Conditions:

Work is normally completed within a standard office environment. Constant interruptions may be expected, however work is generally scheduled with priorities established in advance.

Accommodations:

SCS embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building teams that represents the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills and business need._