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We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team. Job Overview To ensure documentation submitted to the Finance database complies with established accounting principles and University policies and procedures. Education and Experience Good working knowledge of English (written and verbal). Completion of the first year of an accounting/business program supplemented with approximately three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated working knowledge of integrated finance accounting systems. Demonstrated knowledge of common PC applications software such as spreadsheet, database and word processing. Proven ability to communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with a diverse range of individuals. Demonstrated ability to recognize, analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to compose routine and non-routine correspondence and reports. Demonstrated ability to work independently, establish priorities and meet deadlines. Please click here for a more detailed job description. 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 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant. Salary Information Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

What you’ll do

The Accounts Payable Clerk ensures that all documentation submitted to the finance database complies with established accounting principles and university policies. They are responsible for analyzing financial data, resolving discrepancies, and preparing routine and non-routine reports.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed the first year of an accounting or business program and possess approximately three years of related experience. Proficiency in integrated finance systems and common PC applications like spreadsheets and word processing is required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts Payable
• Accounting Principles
• Finance Systems
• Spreadsheet Software
• Database Management
• Word Processing
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Report Writing
• Time Management
• Data Entry
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Accounting
• Accounting Systems
• Spreadsheets
• English Language
• Finance

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Education
• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk
• Accounting Associate Professionals
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks