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Careers - WCB Alberta
Job Title:
Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable
Job Type:
Temporary Long Term (Fixed Term) / Full time
Job Location:
Edmonton, Alberta
Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Temporary Full-Time (1 year)
Why WCB-Alberta?
We are a team that cares. Over 2,000 people, in four offices located in Edmonton and Calgary, each with unique skill, expertise and perspective that supports our core areas of business. Regardless of specialty, we are a team connected by a shared purpose and value.
As the independent operator and administrator of the province’s Workers’ Compensation Act, we come to work each day committed to over two million workers and over 170,000 Alberta employers. We are inspired by making a positive impact on the lives and businesses that have been impacted by workplace injuries.
In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, reconciling, and inputting journal entries related to cash receipts and disbursements Acting as a trusted advisor ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and maintaining a strong internal control environment.
Your responsibilities:
Prepare, reconcile, and input journal entries to the General Ledger related to cash receipts and disbursements.
Review and process invoices, employee expenses, grants and contractual payments within required timelines (including monthly, quarterly, semi-annual).
Test, implement, and train on current and new procurement systems related to accounts payable, employee reimbursement, and journal posting.
Support and train WCB-Alberta staff in the use of payment systems, and in understanding WCB Alberta’s expense policies.
Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or inquiries for both internal and external clients on an ongoing basis, including refund and stale dated cheques.
Ensure policies and procedures related to employee expense reimbursements are up to date, relevant, and provide clear guidance.
Ensure supporting back-up information is organized and stored in accordance with finance policies.
Review, recommend, and implement changes, efficiencies, and improvements within Accounts Payable and cash receipts and disbursements.
Your experience and skills:
General accounting knowledge which is enhanced by a certificate or diploma in accounting.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a computerized accounts payable environment.
Experience with posting journal entries and working with an ERP system.
Strong working knowledge and application of internal controls related to disbursements.
Ability to interpret, apply and communicate accounting principles and practices related to disbursements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Experience with PeopleSoft and source-to-pay financial software would be an asset.
Ability to learn quickly when faced with problems and ambiguity.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills in order to deal with a large volume of data, critical time sensitive information and shifting priorities.
Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills.
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work (combination of work from home and work from Edmonton office) that foster a healthy work-life balance. You’ll work with supportive leaders and skilled professionals in a caring and collaborative work environment. For more information, please see our
Employee Handbook
, available on our website.
Salary: $56,552.00 to $62,802.00 per annum (Pay Grade 7)
This position is temporary for one year with the possibility of extension or permanency. Successful candidates must reside in Alberta and be able to work in person in our Edmonton downtown office. Final candidates for this position are required to undergo a security clearance and credit check as a condition of employment.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Closing Date: August 2, 2024
