Accounting Assistant

 

Description:

In addition, this position monitors outstanding statement of accounts, identifies PO and billing discrepancies, and investigates missing payments or payment errors.

What will you do?

  • Process PO invoices against established vendor accounts
  • Review and action invoice exceptions assigned to Accounts Payable
  • Verify and ensure adequate supporting documentation is collected on accounts and maintained in SAP and/or Ariba
  • Ensure compliance with business process requirements and accounting distribution (eg. invoice includes mandatory information)
  • Make contact with and collaborate with relevant parties, including vendors, internal departments, and the procurement team to resolve discrepancies or outstanding invoicing issues
  • Respond to inquiries, providing guidance in accordance with established policies and procedures, in a timely and professional manner
  • Prioritize urgent requests, such as overdue invoices, to prevent disruption to City of Edmonton business operations
  • Receive and review supplier statement of accounts submitted each month and identify any discrepancies or missing invoices to be investigated
  • Prepare a variety of reports as required (e.g. Invoices processed and paid for a particular vendor or department)
  • Perform other related duties

Qualifications:

  • A recognized accounting certificate from a recognized post secondary institute
  • Minimum 1 year of related experience in an accounting environment preferably in Accounts Payable

Skills required for success:

  • Knowledge of software applications (SAP, Ariba, Microsoft Office, GSuite)
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and audit requirements
  • Knowledge and understanding of legislation regarding accounts payable
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Deal with irate and emotional customers professionally and with empathy
  • Maintain sustained attention to detail in checking and recording financial transactions
  • Work independently and establish when it is appropriate to escalate issues to supervisor/manager
  • Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
  • Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)
  • Applicants may be tested

Organization City of EdmontoCity of Edmontonn
Industry Accounting / Finance / Audit Jobs
Occupational Category Accounting Assistant
Job Location Toronto,Canada
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Entry Level
Experience 1 Year
Posted at 2024-09-02 6:43 am
Expires on 2024-12-21