Clerk 3 - Accounts Payable

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Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
Scope
As a Clerk 3 in the Accounts Payable section of the Finance Department, you will perform moderately complex and diversified clerical work in various capacities. Work at this level will require independent judgement and initiative within defined guidelines.
Responsibilities
You employ attention to detail to maintain a high level of accuracy while performing large volumes of data-entry on a daily basis.
Through teamwork, you will collaborate with other members of the Accounts Payable team to meet data-entry deadlines and perform other related duties as required.
Using your excellent interpersonal skills, you will provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Using your outstanding communication skills, you will effectively explain Accounts Payable policies and procedures by telephone, in person and in writing.
You possess strong arithmetic skills to accurately verify financial information.
You have the ability to efficiently scrutinize incoming documents against Accounts Payable guidelines and identify non-conforming elements to prevent against data-entry errors.
You have experience with Microsoft Excel and are quick to learn new software applications.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will:
Have completed grade 12, supplemented by several courses in office administration or other related courses.
Have at least two years of full-time experience and training in an office environment.
Have accurate typing speed of 40 WPM.
Have good knowledge of the department’s operations and procedures, proficient computer skills and be able to perform related duties as required.
Other Information
Hourly Rate: $30.12 Steps Hourly Rate Step 1 $30.12 Step 2 (6 Months) $30.71 Step 3 (18 Months) $31.53 Step 4 (30 Months) $31.97
Conditions of Employment
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until February 27 , 2024.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community