Accounts Payable Clerk

Category: 
Administrative/Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus
Application Deadline: 
Monday, January 19, 2015 - 12:00am

Office of Financial Services
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COPE, Level 7
 
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Under the general direction of the Manager of Treasury and Ancillary Accounting, the incumbent will be responsible for accounts payable related data entry and payment processing.  The following is a brief outline of the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.  A job fact sheet detailing the required duties is available in the Human Resources Department.
 
 
DUTIES:
Prepare requisitions, invoices, etc. for entry into the accounts payable system;
Perform verification of documents for appropriate approvals and coding;
Data entry of payable information into accounts payable system;
Process payment runs via laser cheques and electronic mediums;
Collate and file backup documentation;
Receive and distribute incoming mail into the Accounts office;
Prepare outgoing cheques for mailing (internal & external);
Maintain electronic vendor records;
Maintain voucher and cheque logs and cheque stock;
Request, key and process money orders;
Request stop payments and prepare re-issues;
Receiving and responding to inquiries by phone, fax, e-mail or in person;
Other related duties as assigned.
 
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post secondary education in Accounting (Diploma/Certificate);
2-3 years related experience;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
Ability to work with staff, students and outside organizations exercising tact, judgment and independence;
Experience with computerized accounting systems and various programs including
Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel;
Must be able to work under constant interruption and stressful situations during peak periods while maintaining preset deadlines;
Working knowledge of Datatel/Colleague system;
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
 
 
 
Interested applicants are invited to apply to:
 
 
Office of Human Resources
University Centre
Room UC-0003
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