Officer, Accounts Payable

Job Summary 

The Officer, Accounts Payable is responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable, processing and recording of university expenses. The Officer completes payments by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. The incumbent prepares and monitors Accounts Payable documentation, and performs various reconciliations.

The Officer analyzes expense reports and invoices to ensure payments are assigned to the proper cost accounts, and works with vendors to resolve past due invoices and monthly statements.

Qualifications 

• Completion of one (1) year of a recognized accounting course (i.e. CPA) or 10 months completed in a Business Management program or related certificate.

• Minimum three (3) years of related accounts payable or procure-to-pay experience. Strong numeracy skills, attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and organize work to meet objectives in a high volume transactions environment with strict deadlines.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products, with strong technical skills with Excel.

• Experience with Centresuite preferred (online expense management system).

• Experience with training users on policies and systems.

• Experience with Banner preferred (post-secondary ERP System).

• Demonstrated customer service skills with a friendly demeanor.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer.  Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee.  Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca.  Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials. 

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.