Accounts Payable

  • Kenora
  • City Of Kenora

Posted Internally September 5th, 2024

Division: Financial Services

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday

Classification: Assistant Accountant - Payables

Benefits: In accordance with Collective Agreement

Salary : $30.06/hr Position Status: Full-Time

The Accounts Payable role will be responsible for performing routine clerical, accounting and administrative work within the accounts payable function and assist in carrying out financial duties related to Municipal accounting practices.

Qualifications :

  • Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
  • Two (2) year post-secondary education in a related field, major in Accounting preferred.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of practical accounting experience in a work environment.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of computer-related experience in a work environment including keyboarding and number pad, as well as proficient use of adding machine.
  • Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately and quickly, ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion, ability to work under pressure and/or with frequent interruptions.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, initiative and ability to perform tasks with mínimal supervision
  • Ability to work with highly sensitive matters and always maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills with a proven focus on service delivery.
  • Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations specifically concerning the requirements for job hazard analysis and the development of and training on safe work procedures.
  • Ability to get along well with others including supervisors, coworkers, members of the public and other partners in service.
  • Must pass a test designed to assess the job specifications and the knowledge, skills and abilities as outlined within this posting.

Summary of Duties/Responsibilities :

  • Coordinates all incoming invoices with the various departments, processes and verifies account numbers on all approved invoices
  • Reconciles balance sheet accounts including: contractors’ holdbacks, sundry payables, prepaid expense, and accounts receivable.
  • Performs year-end Accounts Payables functions.
  • Completes Staff Visa Card Reconciliation processes
  • Performs Accounts Receivable duties as required.
  • Other duties as assigned