Job Description

Position Summary: The Accounts Payable clerk processes accounts payable including reconciling and balancing accounts to general ledger and preparing adjustment information.

• Verifies the accuracy of invoices by checking items such as quantities, prices, tax, extensions, discounts and totals; posts to the accounts payable ledger.
• Matches documents such as invoices, receiving reports, packing slips with purchase orders; contacts appropriate sources such as stores and external suppliers by telephone and/or correspondence regarding matters such as disputed supplier accounts, missing invoices and unmatched documents.
• Reviews account allocation and posts to the accounts payable ledger. Prepares, batches and inputs accounts payable and inventory data such as invoices, credits and debit notes, manual cheques and voided cheques.
• Balances accounts payable to the general ledger and identifies discrepancies; traces reasons for discrepancies such as price changes, substitutions and back-orders; prepares adjustment information such as vouchers and debit and credit notes to rectify discrepancies.
• Balances accounts receivable to the general ledger and identifies discrepancies; traces reasons for discrepancies
• Maintains a safe, secure environment for residents and staff by immediately reporting unsafe hazardous conditions and suspected resident abuse. Takes immediate action, as appropriate, to reduce/eliminate recognized safety risks and documents the incident/unusual occurrence following established procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum College Education in Accounting.
• 2 years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Verbal and Written communicate skills.
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management and prioritizing skills
• Knowledge of related computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office, PayDirt)
• Must be able to type 50 wpm.
• Must be able to carry out physical requirements of position (i.e. sitting, standing, lifting, bending, lift up to 30 pounds).