Accounts Payable Analyst

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**The opportunity**:
The University of Manitoba is looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst. This position will maintain reliable and accurate processing of all accounts payable transactions as well as review and analyze interface transactions to ensure accuracy / completeness and explain unusual variances. Ensure that all monthly vendor statements are reviewed and resolve any aged payable balances. Ensure that all AP accounts are maintained and reconciled monthly. The Accounts Payable Analyst will assist the Manager of SPS and work with Aurora Finance to identify, evaluate, and implement process improvement to streamline and automate accounts payable (AP) processes and procedures. Complete Year End processes and reconciliations to ensure tax forms are issued accurately and deadlines are met. Oversee the training of the SPS production staff as well as provide development, coaching and create opportunities for growth of SPS Team.

**The qualifications and experience we’re looking for**:

- Must be enrolled in a minimum level of Core 2 of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) professional accounting program.
- A university degree with a major in accounting is desirable OR completion of a formal training program (Diploma/Certificate) in business administration, specializing in accounting or a related discipline.
- Two years of experience in an accounting related position directly in computerized Accounts Payables is required.
- Knowledge of related federal and provincial legislation, statutes and regulations i.e. Income Tax Act, GST, PST (self assessments), is required.
- Specific training related to systems testing is required.
- Working knowledge of EDI and EFT file requirements.
- Experience working in a complex, integrated computer and information system environment and a working knowledge of computer produced data is essential.
- Previous experience working in a major financial system, such as Banner Finance and familiarity with the University of Manitoba environment and culture preferred.
- Knowledge of ERP, IT Systems and experience with large/complex accounts payable environment would be an asset.
- Systems training in computerized financial records environment would be an asset.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of procure to pay process and industry concepts, principles, and practices.
- Knowledge of CRA reporting of non-employment income for both residents and non-residents of Canada required.
- Must have a proven understanding of accounting principles, accounts-payable function, and payment processes.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office software’s and advanced features of Excel is required.
- Must be able to work quickly and calmly under pressure.
- Proficiency in using Finance systems to generate and analyze reports and resolve issues with computer input/retrieval as well as aptitude for learning and working with new systems and software is required.
- Comprehensive technical expertise, process management, analytical skills and business acumen required.
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports required.
- Excellent organization skills, with demonstrated ability to set and maintain priorities, ability to function in a fast paced and changing environment and remain results oriented required.
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service is required.
- Demonstrated ability to strategically and creatively solve complex problems required.
- Ability to adapt information to the interests and understanding of staff, managers, directors, and contracted agencies required.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, with a high degree of initiative and judgment and in collaboration with others required.
- The ability to develop working relationships with all levels of staff and public in a diplomatic, firm but tactful manner, maintaining good relations with other University departments is essential.
- The use of advance Excel features such as pivot tables, macros, vlookups, sumifs, and nestedif statements is an asset.
- Satisfactory work recor