Accounts Payable Clerk, Financial Services - Accounts Payable
Job ID: COPE-23-07
Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk
Department: Financial Services - Accounts Payable
Campus: Thunder Bay, ON
Status: Full Time, Permanent
Job Category: COPE
Date Posted: May 26, 2023
Closing Date: June 2, 2023
Why Lakehead University?
Thunder Bay is one of Canada’s top emerging cities. Here you will find a mix of modern city living and the best of nature – all on your doorstep. Thunder Bay provides small city affordability, big city opportunities and the bonus of a superior lifestyle. When it comes to location, nature and cost of living, Thunder Bay is one of the best places to live in Canada. For more on the vibrant city of Thunder Bay, visit thunderbay.ca.
At Lakehead University we challenge the conventional to provide a university experience that’s far from ordinary. Your unique ideas will be respected and encouraged. Join our thriving academic community where you can make a real difference through innovation and collaboration.
Lakehead is a comprehensive University with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. In 2022, for the third year in a row, Lakehead University was included in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Lakehead is the highest ranked university in the world with under 10,000 students. Maclean’s has once again included Lakehead University among Canada’s top 10 primarily undergraduate universities in the magazine’s 2023 University Rankings.
About this Job
Reporting to the Manager, Treasury and Ancillary Accounting, the Accounts Payable Clerk is actively involved in ensuring all items requiring payment have adhered to the University’s Purchasing Policy and Controls & Signing Authority Policy. As an Accounts Payable Clerk for Lakehead, you will be responsible for processing invoices, cheques and travel expense statements.
Job Duties
- Verify Coding & Signing Authority
- Process Invoices
- Processing Cheque Requisitions and Travel Expense Statements
- Vouchering
- Communications with Vendors and Departments
Qualifications
- Accounting or Bookkeeping diploma or certificate from a College or University .
- An understanding of Fund Accounting
- An understanding of electronic data interchanges and proficient computer skills
- Proficient math skills
- An understanding of the application of PST/GST legislation
- An understanding of the Income Tax Act as it applies to Non-resident income
- Good Communication Skills
- Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
- Excellent time management and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrate the ability to work and handle all office duties in a confidential and diplomatic manner;
- Ability to multitask a variety of high priority duties and work under the pressure of deadlines in a busy office with frequent interruptions;
- Excellent spelling and grammar skills;
- Strong capacity for independent judgement.
Working Conditions
- Office environment
What do We Offer?
This position offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, comprehensive benefits package, life insurance, pension plan, and tuition waiver.
How to Apply
Interested INTERNAL applicants may apply by clicking on this link to this Google Form and attaching your cover
letter and resume in word or PDF format.
If you are experiencing any issues with the Google Form, please email careers@lakeheadu.ca for assistance.
We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements