Canonical
Technology
AccountsPayableClerk(EntryLevelOpportunity)
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“Accounts Payable Clerk (Entry Level Opportunity) at Canonical. Skills: Accounts Payable, Invoice processing, Payment processing. Maintain accuracy of A/P ledgers. Reconcile accounts”
Industry & Context.
Resolve questions/issues; Recommend corrective action
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Exceptional education achievements in Accounting or Finance, Excellent spreadsheet skills, Excellent attention to detail, Great organisation skills, Ability to meet deadlines, Great communication skills, Experience using an enterprise level accounting system
Nice to Have
Support for continuing education, Pursuit of professional Accounting certifications
What You'll Do.
Maintain accuracy of A/P ledgers
Validate new accounts
Gain approval for new accounts
Maintain audit record of vendor data changes
Process supplier invoices
Enter invoices into accounting systems
Maintain tidy and organised files
Prepare supplier payments
Present payments for approval
Identify payments properly withheld
Release payments when approval given
Assist with month end processes
Perform bank reconciliations
Perform balance sheet reconciliations
Resolve questions/issues
Escalate issues when appropriate
Maintain compliance with processes
Recommend corrective action
Maintain suitable records to demonstrate compliance
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Connecting with customers
Full Job Description
The role of an Accounts Payable Clerk at Canonical We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our growing team. If you are passionate about the technology industry and want to work for a company that aligns with your interests, we might be the place for you! Canonical, and our world class Ubuntu product, attracts some of the leading talent from around the world. Come and work with exceptional people and kick start your career in Finance! Our Finance team is growing and it's a really exciting time to join the team. We are looking for bright, truly motivated people who have a passion for making a difference. You will be seeking an opportunity to drive process improvements and change, input your ideas, grow your career and truly contribute to the team. Your role will include ensuring accuracy of the A/P ledgers, process supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner, prepare supplier payments, deal with queries effectively and efficiently and maintain compliance with processes and procedures. You will learn the fundamentals of how finance works in an organisation. In return we will provide you with ample opportunity for career development including offering you with support for continuing education and the pursuit of professional Accounting certifications. You will report directly to our Global Controller who will help you develop into the role and guide you through your learnings. A day in the life of an Accounts Payable Clerk Maintain accuracy of our A/P ledgers and reconciliation of accounts Manage our vendor data (names, addresses, etc.), validate and gain approval for new accounts, and maintain our audit record of vendor data changes and approvals Process our supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner, including entry of invoices into accounting systems and maintain our files in a tidy and organised manner Prepare our supplier payments in line with the payments timetable and presented for approval in a clear and organised forma
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