Accounts Payable Specialist

The incumbent is directly responsible for the efficient processing of all types of accounts payable transactions. This includes supplier invoices / leases / contracts, cheque requests, international wire transfers, employee expense reports / advances and student refunds. In all instances, incumbents must ensure College policy with respect to procurement and payment is followed before processing payment. Incumbent must also ensure account coding is reasonable, taxes are properly assessed, sufficient approvals are in place in accordance with College policy and sufficient and appropriate audit documentation is provided and maintained.

The incumbent will provide backup to the Accounts Payable Analysts as required, which may include: the accurate setup and maintenance of College vendors within the Peoplesoft system; processing supplier and student payment cycles; maintaining the College’s centralized accounts payable e-mail inbox; and the preparation of general ledger journal entries to record payables-related activity, and reconciliation of related general ledger accounts and actioning outstanding items as required.

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a 3-year Diploma/Degree in Business Accounting.

A minimum of 3 years of experience working extensively with the payment of invoices utilizing an integrated financial system. Accounting experience to enable completion of journal entries and account reconciliations and to understand the impact of journal entries on the general ledger via account analysis. Experience with the use of advanced excel workbooks, including the use of formulas, pivot tables and macros.

Other

Required Qualifications:

• Organizational skills
• Ability to communicate with internal/external customers
• Ability to investigate current Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) legislation or guidance to determine the tax treatment of payables
• Ability to work with colleagues to troubleshoot and resolve any issues

The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location and work temporarily from a remote location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the college’s Telework Policy.

• Support Group: Pay Band F
• Start Rate: $30.89/hour, plus 6% in lieu of vacation

We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process.