Employment Opportunity: Accounts Payable Officer

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Employment Opportunity: Accounts Payable Officer

The University of King's College is hiring a permanent, full-time Accounts Payable Officer. Application deadline is Monday November 21.

Duties

With minimal supervision, primary responsibility will be processing all accounts payable invoices.  General duties include matching purchase orders to invoices and processing payments for cheque requisitions and travel claims.  The individual will also perform other administrative and accounting duties from time to time.  Experience with general accounting functions (bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, HST filing, etc.) would be considered an asset as the position may be designated as a back-up for general accounting duties (training will be provided). 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would have an accounting degree or diploma, with 3-5 years related work experience, however recent graduates will be considered.  Applicants should have proficient computer skills in Accpac 5.5A, Microsoft Excel and Word.  Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and facility for detail are essential.

The minimum salary for this position is $34,000 but the actual salary will be negotiated based on skills and experience.  Staff members are enrolled in benefit plans (life, long term disability, medical insurance, etc.) and a defined contribution pension plan.

Only candidates being interviewed will be contacted.  Applications will be accepted until 4pm AST on November 21, 2011 and can be emailed to sarah.clements@ukings.ca or mailed to:

Bursar’s Office
Attn: Sarah Clements
University of King’s College
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2A1

The University of King’s College is an equal opportunity employer.