Accounts Payable Clerk

1 month ago

Langley, British Columbia, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time
Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. As a key member of our finance department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Process and verify financial documents, including invoices and receipts, to ensure compliance with established accounting principles and university policies.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including ledgers and journals.
  • Perform data entry and reconciliation tasks to ensure financial data is accurate and complete.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including senior accounts payable clerks and finance staff, to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of financial processes and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Requirements:
  • Completion of the first year of an accounting/business program supplemented with approximately three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Good working knowledge of English (written and verbal).
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of integrated finance accounting systems.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of common PC applications software, such as spreadsheet, database, and word processing.
  • Proven ability to communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone with a diverse range of individuals.
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to compose routine and non-routine correspondence and reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
Why Work at Kwantlen Polytechnic University?
  • Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers.
  • KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment.
  • Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours.
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan – Municipal Pension Plan.
  • Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc.
  • Maternity and parental leave top-up.
  • Generous vacation package.
  • Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas, and nearby walking trails.
  • Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes.
  • Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester.
  • In-house training and development.
  • Networking and social events, such as KPU Day, Holiday Social, etc.
  • Intercampus shuttle.
  • Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery, and other programs' services.
  • Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks, etc.
  • Library and Bookstore (discounts).
    **Benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time.**

Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone, and if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences, including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.


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