Senior Accounting Clerk - Finance Disbursements

Summary

This position provides financial analysis and reporting related to accounts payable (A/P) and purchase cards, working to ensure the timely processing of accounts payable transactions including purchase card administration. This position ensures accounts payable policies, improvements in the ERP system, and procedures are followed and maintained. This position also provides general accounting and year end support.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides financial analysis of accounts payable and purchase card transactions as well as other reports as requested.
• Provides support for accounts payable and purchasing card related duties and transactions.
• Provides routine coordination and information on processes including providing ongoing support and guidance to CRD users.
• Provides ongoing advice and support, to staff and vendors, regarding all aspects of A/P processing policies and procedures.
• Resolves complex A/P problems and process issues.
• Prepares account reconciliations and reporting related to accounts payable and purchasing cards.
• Creates and develops analytical and corporate reporting as required quarterly and as requested.
• Researches and drafts updates to A/P business processes, policies, and procedures that improve efficiencies and internal controls based on best practices.
• Assists to evaluate the impact of changes made in ERP, specific to the area of A/P operations, and consults with stakeholders as required.
• Performs accounting functions and provides year end accounting support.
• Researches, analyzes, reconciles and prepares reports for capital and operating holdbacks, GR/IR and other A/P issues.
• Calculates Vendor Payment Schedule information as required for the Statement of Financial Information (SOFI).
• Provides support and documentation as required for internal stakeholders.
• Acts as ERP Power User providing training to staff, updating and maintaining AP business process standards and documentation.
• Troubleshoots operational purchasing transactions, assists in routine software testing, and assists in the development of new purchasing processes.
• Acts as SharePoint Champion.
• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information

• None

Key Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work under pressure, prioritize work and to set and meet deadlines.
• Advanced attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and SharePoint skills.
• Advanced data manipulation skills using MS Excel tools such as Vlookup and Pivot Table.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems, policies and procedures.
• Substantial experience with and understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP.
• Advanced knowledge of accounts payable practices, principles, and internal controls.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting terminology and procedures governing centralized processes and standards.
• Strong ability to create and deliver routine technical training sessions to staff.
• Strong ability to work effectively in a team environment and individually with minimal supervision.
• Strong ability to take initiative, use independent judgement and show discretion.
• Strong ability to assess situations, recommend and/or implement solutions effectively and take initiative.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply policies.

Qualifications

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