Accounts Payable Administrator

(Temporary, Full-Time)

qathet Regional District Financial Services Department is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the position of temporary, full-time Accounts Payable Administrator for approximately one year, starting in late November or early December 2023.
 
Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Financial Services, the Accounts Payable Administrator is a unionized position accountable for a range of financial administrative services related to the management and administration of accounts payable processes.
 
Applicants must have a minimum of two years of post-secondary education in a recognized accounting or business program and a minimum of three years job related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience in local government is considered an asset. Applicants must have strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, exceptional organization, prioritization and time management skills, proficiency in cash management and account reconciliations, and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Applicants must have the ability to write formulas, manipulate and analyze data using Microsoft Excel.
 
The 2023 wage rate is $34.11 per hour plus vacation and benefits. The position is subject to CUPE Local 798 Collective Agreement. Regular hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing experience and qualifications pertinent to this position in confidence to:
 
Jason Kouwenhoven, Assistant Manager of Financial Services
qathet Regional District
202-4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River, B.C. V8A 2L2 or
Email: employment@qathet.ca
 
Deadline for applications: 4:30 pm on Monday, October 9, 2023.
 
A detailed job description including required qualifications follows.

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