Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders and citizens for the common good.

CUE campus is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton’s historic Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of over 3,000, we are known for our small class sizes and our excellence in teaching. Our small classes and diverse student population provide an excellent opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian university system. CUE is an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and management. Our vision is to become Canada’s pre-eminent small university.

CUE is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for work, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting action and language that are harmful to mutual respect.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Coordinator is a part time (0.5 FTE) role responsible for compiling and verifying invoices, verifying GL coding, reconciling vendor statements, and the efficient and timely payment of all vendor invoices. As an integral part of the Finance team, under the direction of the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Coordinator will ensure payables are processed promptly and in accordance with Concordia policy and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the efficient and effective functioning of the Accounts Payable Department.

• Verify source documents to ensure compliance with Concordia policies and procedures.

• Communicate with Concordia departments and vendors to resolve invoice or documentation discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.

• Perform timely and accurate invoice data entry into Chrome River identifying invoices that require additional routing steps or routing attributes.

• Claim appropriate GST rebates for all invoices and credit memos entered.

• Maintain Accounts Payable Inbox as well as various vendor web portals for invoice retrieval.

• Assist in the year-end process through the completion of the Accounts Payable accrual spreadsheet.

• Driving to the University’s main banking branch on an as required basis for weekly cash/cheque deposits.

Requirements:

• Diploma in administration or accounting coupled with a minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounts payable environment is required.

• Strong comprehension of accounting principles as well as proficiency in using spreadsheet applications is required.

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and Chrome River is an asset.

• Accurate data entry skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and Accounts Payable processes.

• Detail oriented and organized with excellent multitasking skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check results

Closing Date: Application review will commence Immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please direct all questions to Human Resources at Concordia University of Edmonton careers@concordia.ab.ca

Concordia University of Edmonton encourages applications from members of racialized groups, visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and others who may support a diversity of perspectives at CUE. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.