1.0 Permanent Accounts Payable Clerk

CUPE (Office, Clerical & Technical) The Near North District School Board is HIring! 1.0 Permanent Accounts Payable Clerk Effective Immediately Location: North Bay Head Office Duties And Responsibilities Open, sort and distribute incoming accounts payable mail or courier as required Match incoming invoices with authorized purchase order and proof of receipt Process invoices for payment via input/import into accounts payable invoice entry programs coding source documents with purchase order numbers, vendor codes, Tax codes and invoice due dates ensuring compliance with Administrative Guidelines Process expense and petty cash claims (validate claims by verifying receipts, compliance with Administrative Guidelines and Tax codes) Process weekly for payment – invoices, petty cash and expense claims from pay possibility to final cheque/EFT run Matching of cheques/EFT with source documents for distribution to vendors and subsequent filing Prepare journal entries as required for supervisor’s approval Act as a liaison for addressing vendor/employee accounts payable-related queries as they relate to actual processing of payments and assist in resolving issues related to payments Vendor statement reconciliation and follow-up Qualifications Minimum 1 – 2 year post-secondary diploma in Business, Accounting or related field 1-3 years experience working in an automated accounts payable and accounting environment Skills Required Ability to work efficiently in a deadline intensive, changing environment Demonstrated experience and knowledge in computerized purchasing/accounting systems Demonstrated understanding of accounting concepts Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing and database management Good mathematical and analytical skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills Rate of pay: $29.16 to $31.98 per hour All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada The Near North District School Board Is Committed To Supporting An Inclusive And Accessible Environment. Accessibility Standards Address Issues That Pose Major Barriers For People With Different Abilities.) Please Advise Us Of Accommodation You Require. Send Resume And Cover Letter To Human Resources Department, Near North District School Board 963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110 North Bay, ON P1B 8H1 Phone (705) 472-7015 ext. 5068 - Fax (705) 472-5412

The role involves processing accounts payable invoices, expense claims, and petty cash while ensuring compliance with administrative guidelines. Responsibilities also include vendor statement reconciliation, preparing journal entries, and acting as a liaison for payment-related queries.

Candidates must have a post-secondary diploma in Business, Accounting, or a related field and 1-3 years of experience in an automated accounting environment. Proficiency in computerized purchasing systems and strong analytical and communication skills are required.

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• Accounts Payable
• Invoice Processing
• Vendor Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Computerized Accounting Systems
• Spreadsheets
• Word Processing
• Database Management
• Mathematical Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Education
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level