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Position Title Accounts Payable Clerk
Department/Unit Financial Services
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S033-24
Employee Group NSGEU Local 77
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable)1 year
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)1
Salary $25.26 - $31.97 per hour ($42,687 - $54,033 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)
Classification C5
Provisional Statement This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months
About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018
Job Summary Dalhousie Financial Services strives to provide the highest quality financial services and information and ensure the effective stewardship of University assets to the benefit of students and scholarly activities. Financial Services is a core service unit of the University, providing services in areas of financial accounting, budgeting, procurement and risk management, cash management, and financial systems and policies. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager and working closely with the Team Lead, Processing, Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable Clerk provides support for the Procure to Pay Team
Key Responsibilities - Process invoices for payment and follow up on outstanding transactions through various types of reporting, including but not limited to PO and non-PO supplier invoices, internal payment requisitions, and reconciliation of vendor statements.
- Monitor one or more email inboxes (backup for team) through organizing / uploading invoices as required to be processed by Processing Team.
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable team and management on process improvements for both Procurement and Accounts Payable Teams.
- Provides support and performs other duties as required for the Accounts Payable Team during the transition to the new Procure to Pay system.
- Assist with special projects as needed.
Note The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines
Required Qualifications - Business/Office Administration program with at least three years’ related work experience with a strong customer service background (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Excel.
- Ability to prioritize and meet demands in a high volume, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated professionalism, and excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Assets - Experience in Procurement or Procure to Pay.
Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies ( in particular:
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Integrity
- Respect & Inclusion
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Service
Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program
Application Consideration Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources
Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 02/26/2024
Close Date 03/04/2024
Open Until Filled No
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