Accounts Payable Clerk I (Uuwa)

WHO WE ARE  
“Energizing the Future.” 
TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth. 
For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, 
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Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 
It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture. 
ABOUT THE ROLE 
TransAlta is seeking an organized and detail focused individual to join our Accounts Payable team. Reporting to the Supervisor of Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for performing  accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and process of Accounts Payable transactions.
This is a full-time salaried, union role based out of our Head Office in Downtown Calgary
 with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule (days in office & days at home).
Collective Bargaining Agreement:
 UUWA
WHAT YOU WILL DO 
The role is accountable for providing day to day support to the Accounts Payable (“AP”) team which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
-Maintaining systems, procedures, and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines, processes, and SOX controls.
-Daily matching and posting a large volume of vendor invoices.
-Sort and prepare invoices, expense statements, visa statements and journal vouchers for processing as required.
-Invoice receipt and verification through Optimal Character Reader (OCR).
-Match invoices with the proper purchase order, verifying receipt of goods/services, details of invoice/PO, cost, etc.
-Creating daily forecasts.
-Working with stakeholders to continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency of systems and processes Respond to queries and issues from TransAlta's external vendors and internal customers.
-Ensuring discounts and timely payments of vendor invoices are completed.
-Researching, resolving, and communicating discrepancies of outstanding balances on vendor accounts.
-Reconciling various monthly statements, journal entries and activity in Blackline Accounting software.
-Testing, documenting, and providing feedback on major system upgrades and implementations.
-Preparing and distributing memos, presentations, reports, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
-Performing any other related duties and assignments as required.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU  
-Diploma, Degree in Accounting or related discipline with 1-2 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
-Excellent working knowledge of Accounts Payable procedures and processes is required:
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-Must possess the ability to place a high emphasis on maintaining necessary controls surrounding financial reporting.
-Experience in SAP and OCR is considered an asset.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Teams.
-Capability to exchange ideas and information effectively using tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.
-Comfort in liaising with peers and Business Unit key contacts to coordinate cohesive and efficient interactions at various levels of the Organization.
-Strong organizational, analytical, and account reconciliation skills.
-Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in a logical and rational manner.
-Ability to work on a variety of tasks, each with sensitive timelines.
-Able to adapt to changing processes and policies while working in a fast-paced, complex environment.
-Creativeness in generating new approaches to problems.
-Motivated by a challenging work environment and executes work with an exceptional degree of integrity.
-Ability to work independently on tasks and within a team setting.
Become part of our TransAlta team today! 
We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recruitment process.