Accounts Payable Clerk
About the role
Division: Long Term Care
Job Status: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
**Wage Rate: $**30.35 - $33.46 per hour
Posting Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Closing Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Company Biography
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.
Position Summary
Perform accounting, purchasing, and budget monitoring in a timely and accurate manner including all accounts payable functions, maintenance of purchase orders and preparation of invoices for payment. Perform clerical duties including filing, sorting and distribution of mail as required.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare A/P Invoices (for the 3 County of Lambton Homes & 3 Day Programs):
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Code invoices with correct General Ledger codes ensuring calculations are accurate (GST, PST, rebates) and vendor information is correct
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Enter all invoices checking accuracy of date and coding
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Process monthly payments ensuring invoices are paid on time
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Ensure that proper process is followed by all departments at each home and program
Purchasing Duties:
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Determine supplies required and obtain quotes from suppliers
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Choose suppliers that provide the best service and price
-
Deal with supplier errors
-
Confirm receipt of ordered products
Clerical Duties (As Required):
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Answer phone, type, proof-read and distribute invoices, sort and distribute mail, and photocopy
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Maintenance and operation responsibility for photocopier, fax machine and phone system
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Lockup Senior Services every night
General:
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Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
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Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis
These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: Not applicable
Indirect Supervision: Not applicable
Functional Authority: Provides guidance and instruction to homes' staff
Credentials Required
Minimum Formal Education
- Completion of a 3-year community college diploma in Accounting/Purchasing
Experience
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2 years in business and accounting setting
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Computer experience including Microsoft Office, E-mail, Database programmes
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1-2 years in a demanding office setting would be beneficial
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Organizing, interpersonal, problem solving and multi-tasking skills
Accounts Payable Clerk
About the role
Division: Long Term Care
Job Status: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
**Wage Rate: $**30.35 - $33.46 per hour
Posting Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Closing Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Company Biography
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.
Position Summary
Perform accounting, purchasing, and budget monitoring in a timely and accurate manner including all accounts payable functions, maintenance of purchase orders and preparation of invoices for payment. Perform clerical duties including filing, sorting and distribution of mail as required.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare A/P Invoices (for the 3 County of Lambton Homes & 3 Day Programs):
-
Code invoices with correct General Ledger codes ensuring calculations are accurate (GST, PST, rebates) and vendor information is correct
-
Enter all invoices checking accuracy of date and coding
-
Process monthly payments ensuring invoices are paid on time
-
Ensure that proper process is followed by all departments at each home and program
Purchasing Duties:
-
Determine supplies required and obtain quotes from suppliers
-
Choose suppliers that provide the best service and price
-
Deal with supplier errors
-
Confirm receipt of ordered products
Clerical Duties (As Required):
-
Answer phone, type, proof-read and distribute invoices, sort and distribute mail, and photocopy
-
Maintenance and operation responsibility for photocopier, fax machine and phone system
-
Lockup Senior Services every night
General:
-
Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
-
Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis
These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: Not applicable
Indirect Supervision: Not applicable
Functional Authority: Provides guidance and instruction to homes' staff
Credentials Required
Minimum Formal Education
- Completion of a 3-year community college diploma in Accounting/Purchasing
Experience
-
2 years in business and accounting setting
-
Computer experience including Microsoft Office, E-mail, Database programmes
-
1-2 years in a demanding office setting would be beneficial
-
Organizing, interpersonal, problem solving and multi-tasking skills