About Loyalist

Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting Operations, the Accounts Payable Technician ensures timely and accurate payment of the College’s accounts payable including staff travel expenses, student refunds, reconciling certain balance sheet accounts, and preparing year-end accounts payable accruals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures timely and accurate payment of the College’s accounts payable
• Processes domestic and international invoices staff travel expense claims, student refunds, and recurring payments
• Ensures invoices are scheduled for payment, prepares planned payment reports and cheque registers and/or paid electronic fund transfers
• Follows up on overdue accounts, including invoices without purchase order numbers
• Maintains up to date record of vendor addresses and contacts
• Adjusts incorrect payments or invoices
• Reviews vendor statements and determines if there are outstanding invoices that need follow up
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts

Qualifications

• A two (2) year diploma in Accounting or Business-related program, or equivalent

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in accounting systems and their accounts payable systems

• Experience using Multiview Financial software is an asset

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy

• Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail in preparing, recording, and checking accounts payable transactions

• A proven understanding of the interaction of the sub-ledgers with the general ledger and an ability to develop and maintain administrative procedures for the completion of tasks

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff and students

• Strong interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills including effective communication skills

Please note:

Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.

Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to humanresources@loyalistcollege.com*.*

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.