The Trillium Lakelands District School Board invites applications for a

PERMANENT FULL-TIME ACCOUNTING CLERK - PAYABLE

at the

LINDSAY EDUCATION CENTRE in Finance Services

This permanent, full-time (12 month) position is available starting immediately. As a member of the Finance Department, this position shares the responsibility of providing timely and accurate financial information to the Board’s various stakeholders. Specifically, this position is responsible for the maintenance of the accounts payable system.

Duties of the position include:

• Process invoices for purchase order and non-purchase order related vendors on a daily basis.

• Process other invoices as required on an ongoing basis.

• Verify invoice prices to purchase order values, closing purchase orders as necessary, review for appropriate budget codes, ensure appropriate signing authority has been completed and process for payment within vendor terms.

• Accurately monitor invoice terms, tax categories and rebate status.

• Verify “receipt of goods” in the Board’s financial system (Atrieve).

• Enter invoices into the financial system (Atrieve).

• Liaise with the Board’s Purchasing Department or suppliers with regard to invoice discrepancies or irregularities.

• Communicate with school officials and vendors to provide or secure information.

• Reconcile supplier statements and accounts.

• Provide backup support to the Senior Accounting Clerk.

Qualifications Required:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma plus additional courses in accounting;

• Between one to three years of accounting experience;

• Experience working in a computerized environment, using multi-screen database systems, with a good working knowledge of and experience using Excel spreadsheets, other Windows-based software programs and Google Suite.

• A good working knowledge of the Atrieve software would be an asset.

• Computer input and data entry experience necessary, with an aptitude for detail and accuracy;

• Personal qualities of maturity, tact and discretion.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills combined with excellent organizational skills.

• A proven ability to work in a team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to use judgement and discretion when handling confidential information.

Hours of work: 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hourly Rate: $24.58 (minimum) - $26.51 (maximum) increases Sept 1/24

Point Band: 7 (Unionized Position)

This position is a unionized positioned and will include a generous benefits and pension plan.

Applications outlining experience and qualifications should be forwarded by Friday July 12, 2024 by 4:00pm to the Human Resources Services Officer for Support Staff.

Your application package must be submitted in either .pdf or .docx format. We would like to thank all respondents, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Trillium Lakelands District School Board is committed to equitable hiring practices and upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion. To assist the Board in reflecting the communities we serve, we encourage and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, and/or lived experiences who may be a member of a marginalized group.

Trillium Lakelands District School Board complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment/hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Services Staffing Officer for the applicable employee group.

If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact Communications Services at info@tldsb.on.ca.

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