Alberta Innovates Looking for Accounts Payable Clerk (Casual – 12 month term) at Edmonton, AB Full Time

Accounts Payable Clerk (Casual 12 month term)

Alberta Innovates is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for our Finance team on a casual basis. The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for accounts payable and expense claim processing.

Are you our Accounts Payable Clerk? You would be a good fit for this position if you:
Enjoy using your knowledge of accounts payable to support the financial health of an organization
Enjoy work that is detail orientated

We are game changers
Alberta Innovates is a provincially funded corporation with a mandate to deliver 21st-century solutions for the most compelling challenges facing Albertans. We do this by building on our province’s research and technology development strengths in the core sectors of health, environment, energy, food and fibre, and platforms such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and omics. We are working with our partners to diversify Alberta’s economy, improve our environmental performance and enhance the well-being of Albertans through research and innovation.

Intrigued? Here’s some more information about the position:
The successful incumbent will be accountable for, but not limited to the following:
Ensures accounts payable vendor invoices are processed on a timely basis.
Match invoice to received items on purchased orders or expenditure contracts. Reviews invoices for information and to ensure appropriate expenditure officer approvals have been obtained prior to payment. Confirm account coding is correct.
Reviews vendor statements, reconciles accounts, resolves payment discrepancies and issues credits and/or adjustments as required.
Review and process employee expense claims. Confirm receipts submitted are in accordance with our policies and procedures. Confirm coding and proper signatures.
Records management/filing.

Qualifications;
Post secondary diploma in Accounting or Finance
Three years accounts payable experience
Attention to detail
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Flexible and Adaptable
Working in a team environment and independently
Proficiency in Excel
Knowledge of accounting software program(s)
Effective collaboration and communication skills
Organization, planning, and prioritization skills

Why Alberta Innovates?
We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business so we offer a strong benefits package and generous vacation and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance which includes flexible work and wellness programs.

At Alberta Innovates, we respect diversity and embrace an inclusive culture. We value uniqueness and different perspectives as they play a critical role in our success. To achieve this, individuals are selected based on qualifications, merit, and abilities and we encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.

The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance. All interviewees must be able to meet the requirement specified in the Physical Demand Analysis. This document will be supplied during the interview process to the successful candidate. This competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

Alberta Innovates has implemented a Vaccination policy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Alberta Innovates employees are required to disclose proof of full vaccination or participate in a rapid antigen testing program. New hires will be required to disclose their vaccination status as a condition of employment to help support client and team member safety. We thank all candidates in advance for their understanding of this policy.

ALBERTA INNOVATES IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Employment Status: Casual
Hours bi-weekly: As needed
Classification: CB
Pay Grade: 04
Hourly Wage: $23.36 – $29.61

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $23.36-$29.61 per hour