Accounts Payable Officer (Term)

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Operations and Real Estate Partnerships Division (OREP) is the largest shared service division at the University of Toronto, providing a wide range of services to the University and serving three campuses. OREP is responsible for several key portfolios within the University, including Information Technology Services, Facilities and Services, University Planning Design & Construction, and Spaces & Experiences. We strive to provide efficient and effective services that support the University’s mission of knowledge creation, educational program delivery and community service. OREP Financial Strategy and Services Department works closely with other departments, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to manage OREP’s financial resources, enhance operational efficiency, and improve financial management capacity. The Finance Department ensures compliance, provides strategic advice, enhances support for the decision-making process, manages risks, optimizes financial processes, adopts new technologies, improves existing systems, and promotes best practices.

As an integral member of the finance team, you will perform a variety of functions that are essential to financial management. Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Payable, you will be responsible for processing Accounts Payable invoices, preparing Purchasing Orders, applying the generally accepted accounting principles to all financial tasks, processing reimbursements, verifying inventory counts, ordering office supplies, responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role, checking that proper approvals are obtained prior to transactions and many other duties.

Requirements

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience in clerical/accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Financial Information System (SAP).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy under pressure of high volume of transactions.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex accounting principles.
• An ability to organize, work well under pressure and execute a wide variety of complex projects simultaneously and to manage conflicting priorities within required timelines.
• Very strong customer service orientation and has the highest degree of integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as an integral member of a team.
• Highly detail oriented, excellent judgment, initiative and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Accountable
• Adaptable
• Diligent
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Applying the generally accepted accounting principles to all financial tasks
• Checking that proper approvals are obtained prior to processing transactions
• Monitoring department budget to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted allocations
• Preparing and/or processing journal entries
• Processing expense reimbursements
• Liaising with clients and vendors to resolve minor complaints and address issues
• Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree