Job Description

Overview:Processes invoices for payment, including data entry, authorization approval, vendor management and performing weekly cheque and EFT runs. Completes reconciliation of key AP control accounts. Trains and provides support to field staff in submission and approval of payments including travel claims and p-card transactions. Responsibilities:

• Processes invoices for payment, including reviewing mail and email accounts, sending invoices to the appropriate authority for payment authorization, tracking the status of open invoices, data entry.
• Balances the weekly cheque and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) runs. Prepares emergency cheques to vendors as required.
• Maintains good working relationships with suppliers including responding to queries from suppliers and employees on status of payment, investigates problems, takes or delegates corrective action.
• Reconcile key A/P accounts monthly including reconciliation of the Accounts Payable subledger.
• Participates in Financial Reporting team meetings as required, and in accordance with the principles of team management, determines group objectives, provides input to group financial planning, and assesses and coordinates unit workload and priorities.
• Process monthly Visa Statement for payment & download of transactions into General Ledger.
• Other duties as listed in full job description.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Grade 12 diploma or GED, plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounts payable and/or purchasing. Equivalenices may be considered.
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems is required. Experience in Great Plains is beneficial.
• Requires a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Requires considerable attention to detail to ensure accuracy with figures.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Knowledge of operational and management software used by the Corporation, and computer skills are an asset.
• Requires a high level of organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Satisfactory criminal record check required.

Salary for this position is $38.75/hr - $47.07/hr. plus location allowance of approximately $3,823 per annum plus a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Health and Dental Benefits, Life Insurance, paid Sick Days and a Defined Pension Plan. This position is located in Hay River, NT. Relocation assistance may be provided.Affirmative Action Employer - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status in order to receive priority consideration.We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.PC4023

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION