Job Description

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Position Title Accounting Clerk - Accounts Payable
Required Qualifications

• Two-year Business Administration Diploma.
• Minimum of 4 years\' recent experience in accounts payable.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and accounting cycle.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and use established methods that are well defined or detailed to perform work defined by standard practice.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and intermediate to advanced skills in spreadsheet applications such as Excel.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written, and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability is a must.

An equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Great Plains and ReQlogic is an asset.

Department Financial Services


Unlock your potential as an Accounting Clerk at Keyano College!

Keyano College\'s Financial Services Department is on the lookout for a dynamic Accounting Clerk! Working closely with the Senior Financial Analyst, this role is your gateway to handling the vibrant world of accounts payable, from corporate transactions to student payments, offering a thrilling full cycle experience.

About Us:

is an equal opportunity employer looking for motivated and diverse individuals to join our college community and support our quest to educate to change lives. We offer meaningful development opportunities for our staff and a supportive balanced working environment. We are a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. Stretching from north-central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in Canada. Keyano College is a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

What you\'ll be doing:

• Document entry, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Verification of documentation to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Reconciliation of vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Process cheque requisitions and expense claims.
• Maintaining historical records of all invoices, reports, receipts, and cheques.
• Create, edit and save PDF documents on the network.
• Completion of month end account reconciliations and accounts payable accruals.
• Process student refunds, compile documentation and review accounts.
• Familiarity with computerized accounting systems and the ability to process a high volume of paperwork with a strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently, and accurately, to meet deadlines is required.

What\'s in it for you:

• We offer an attractive competitive compensation based on your experience.
• Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account.
• Generous defined benefit pension plan though LAPP (#7 in top 100 pension funds in Canada) that starts on day 1 of your employment. Keyano College matches your contribution plus 1% so you get to enjoy schedule free life a few years earlier.
• Not only do we get the breathtaking views and immediate access to nature where we work, live, and play but we get paid extra too - this position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month.

• This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval, however the nature around us isn\'t going anywhere.
• Generous vacation entitlement and the bonus of paid holidays between Christmas and New Years (Yes! that is an extra week off you do not need to use your vacation time to cover).
• Life insurance is 2.5 times your annual salary, although we hope your family would never need to access it, we want to ensure we can support your loved ones in times of need.
• Paid sick days for any time you may not feel your best and need some rest.

Hold on! That\'s not all - we offer various perks and discounts to our employees:

• Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition
• Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our well-known gym and recreational facility).
• Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning.
• Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore.
• Various other perks and discounts for insurance, hotels, car rentals, stores etc.

Advertised Salary CUPE TS5 - $63,770.18 per annum, includes a comprehensive health and benefits package.

Posting Form

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date ASAP
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 01/04/2024
Close Date 01/16/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e. you are a citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work permit)?

• Yes
• No
• * Which of the following selections apply to your eligibility to work in Canada.

• Canadian Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• Valid Work Permit
• * How did you find out about this posting?

(Open Ended Question) * * Are you currently living in Fort McMurray?

(Open Ended Question) * * There is a requirement for the successful candidate to work on the College campus, if you don\'t live in Fort McMurray, AB, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Resume

Optional Documents

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