Accounts Payable Clerk

CUPE (Office, Clerical & Technical)

The Near North District School Board is HIring!

1.0 Tempoary Accounts Payable Clerk

Effective Immediately

Location: North Bay Head Office

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Open, sort and distribute incoming accounts payable mail or courier as required
• Match incoming invoices with authorized purchase order and proof of receipt
• Process invoices for payment via input/import into accounts payable invoice entry programs coding source documents with purchase order numbers, vendor codes, Tax codes and invoice due dates ensuring compliance with Administrative Guidelines
• Process expense and petty cash claims (validate claims by verifying receipts, compliance with Administrative Guidelines and Tax codes)
• Process weekly for payment – invoices, petty cash and expense claims from pay possibility to final cheque/EFT run
• Matching of cheques/EFT with source documents for distribution to vendors and subsequent filing
• Prepare journal entries as required for supervisor’s approval
• Act as a liaison for addressing vendor/employee accounts payable-related queries as they relate to actual processing of payments and assist in resolving issues related to payments
• Vendor statement reconciliation and follow-up

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 – 2 year post-secondary diploma in Business, Accounting or related field
•  1-3 years experience working in an automated accounts payable and accounting environment

 Skills Required:

• Ability to work efficiently in a deadline intensive, changing environment
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in computerized purchasing/accounting systems
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting concepts
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing and database management
• Good mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada

The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with different abilities.) Please advise us of accommodation you require. Send resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department, Near North District School Board

963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110 North Bay, ON P1B 8H1

Phone (705) 472-7015 ext. 5068 - Fax (705) 472-5412