Accounts Payable Clerk

Recruitment Details
Accounts Payable Clerk
Department:
Finance and Administration Division, Water and Waste Department
Designated Work Location:
1199 Pacific Avenue, Hybrid

Position Type:
1 Permanent Position, and 1 Permanent on a Temporary Basis Position, Full-time

Hours of Work:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary:
$2, $2,351.98 bi-weekly, as per the Clerk C Classification within the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement

Employee Group:
C.U.P.E.
Posting No.:
126597
Closing Date: January 2, 2026
Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self- declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, Newcomers, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Racialized Peoples.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile
Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Financial Services, the Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the review and processing of invoices and associated recordkeeping. The Clerk will work collaboratively with the buyers and supervisors throughout the Water and Waste Department as well as other Finance Division team members, in addition to Corporate Finance accounts payable staff, to ensure the timely processing of invoices and the consistent application of applicable City policies and Administrative standards.

This position needs to perform with a high level of accuracy, organizational skills and adherence to deadlines to ensure invoices and applicable taxes are appropriately assessed, processed, approved and correctly paid on a timely basis.

As The Accounts Payable Clerk, Your Duties Will Include

• Act as the primary Accounts Payable contact for the department by receiving, reviewing, and processing invoices with accuracy and compliance to policies, managing vendor communications and setups, coordinating purchase orders, resolving discrepancies, and leading year-end accounts payable activities to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Monitor and reconcile accounts payable, analyze and recommend process improvement, and respond to inquiries ensuring accurate and timely accounts payable management.
• Provide guidance, support and direction to other staff.
• Perform other administrative tasks including maintaining accurate filing systems and providing coverage to other clerical positions.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Grade 12 education along with courses in bookkeeping or accounting from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience working in accounts payable and general ledger is required. Experience in bookkeeping and/or finance environment may be considered.
• Experience providing training, and ability to identify and address training needs is preferred.
• Data entry experience including the ability to pay attention to detail and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience controlling and balancing various accounting records and summaries.
• Experience working with a large integrated computer system.
• Ability to type accurately at 40 w.p.m.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Foxit/Adobe Acrobat at an intermediate level.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting practices including encumbrance accounting, commitment control, journal entries, purchasing and payables.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle high workload volumes while maintaining accuracy and timelines in the accounts payable process.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and interact with internal City staff at various levels in the organization and external suppliers, in-person, by telephone and in writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing including writing clear process and procedure guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and articulate detailed information and data effectively through verbal communication.
• Ability to obtain a high level of proficiency in PeopleSoft Finance Purchasing and Accounts Payable Modules within the probationary period.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to problem solve, work effectively under stressful conditions, and exercise sound judgement.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate at their expense.

How To Apply
APPLY
ONLINE
, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes
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Position Reports To: Supervisor of Financial Services

• If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.
• Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.