ADS Level 5 - Accounts Payable Clerk - Financial Services
$51,831 to $56,993 per annum, as per CUPE 1870
The Financial Services Department is seeking applications from qualified, energetic and motivated individuals to provide timely and efficient office related support services in the Accounts Payable section of Financial Services. The Financial Services Department is responsible for the areas of finance related to Student Accounts, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking and Research Accounting. The Accounts Payable Clerk will report to the Accounts Payable Supervisor. The ideal candidate needs to be confident, friendly, outgoing, detail oriented, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and have strong organizational skills.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Comprehensive fringe benefits package, including paid vacation, University holidays, defined benefit pension plan, group life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance plan, supplemental health and dental plan, health spending account, travel insurance, optional life and critical care insurance
- Self, spousal and dependent tuition waivers
- Access to the campus Health and Wellness Centre
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Process supplier invoices for payment in a timely manner
- Process travel and expense claims per University policy and procures
- Verify information for accuracy and follow up on incomplete documentation
- Apply appropriate HST provisions
- Reconciliation of internal and external documentation on a regular basis
- Address inquiries from departments, suppliers and others both verbally and in writing in a timely manner
- Handling and filing of electronic and/or paper documents
- Sound knowledge of departmental and University regulations and policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 year post-secondary program with a focus in Accounting
- Minimum 2 years accounts payable experience, preferably in a University or similar setting
- Detailed knowledge of and experience working with computerized accounting systems and spreadsheets
- Accuracy with attention to detail
- Demonstrated excellent written communication skills
- Experience providing exceptional customer service
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and efficiently manage time to meet given deadlines
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
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