Position Overview:
Why Join Canisius University?
The university is located in Buffalo, New York, an affordable city with many cultural amenities and historic attractions (see the Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center and Canisius' About Buffalo Page for more details). Buffalo is within easy driving distance to many additional cultural and scenic attractions including Toronto, Niagara Falls, Alleghany State Park, and the Adirondacks, to name a few. In addition, the Buffalo Niagara International airport is served by all the major airlines and several low-cost airlines (Jet Blue, Southwest, etc.). In addition, although Buffalo has a reputation for high snowfall, the city is actually located north of the snow-belt area, providing access to several ski resorts.
What We Offer:
Salary: $20.41 per hour
Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay will be based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including experience. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.
This is a full-time position. Benefits are available the first of the month after the full-time employee’s date of hire and include – health, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and retirement plan enrollment is available to full-time employees with contribution from the university after one year. Paid holidays, vacation, personal leave and sick leave. Tuition benefits are also available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.
Your Role as Accounts Payable Associate:
This is a modified full-time, 30 hour per week, hourly position reporting directly to the Associate Controller. The Accounts Payable Associate will perform bookkeeping, clerical, accounts payable and procurement duties as they relate to the daily responsibilities of the department and work collaboratively with other departments within the College. The Accounts Payable Associate ensures that business activities are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Apply Today!
The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.
Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.
Take the next step in your career with Canisius University—where excellence meets opportunity.
Posted Range: USD $20.41 - USD $20.41 /Hr.
Now Hiring! Accounts Payabe Associate
Location: Buffalo,NY
Pay: 20.41
Position Type: Modified Full Time - 30 Hours a week
Location: Buffalo,NY
Pay: 20.41
Position Type: Modified Full Time - 30 Hours a week
Why Join Canisius University?
Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.
The university is located in Buffalo, New York, an affordable city with many cultural amenities and historic attractions (see the Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center and Canisius' About Buffalo Page for more details). Buffalo is within easy driving distance to many additional cultural and scenic attractions including Toronto, Niagara Falls, Alleghany State Park, and the Adirondacks, to name a few. In addition, the Buffalo Niagara International airport is served by all the major airlines and several low-cost airlines (Jet Blue, Southwest, etc.). In addition, although Buffalo has a reputation for high snowfall, the city is actually located north of the snow-belt area, providing access to several ski resorts.
What We Offer:
Salary: $20.41 per hour
Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay will be based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including experience. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.
This is a full-time position. Benefits are available the first of the month after the full-time employee’s date of hire and include – health, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and retirement plan enrollment is available to full-time employees with contribution from the university after one year. Paid holidays, vacation, personal leave and sick leave. Tuition benefits are also available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.
Your Role as Accounts Payable Associate:
This is a modified full-time, 30 hour per week, hourly position reporting directly to the Associate Controller. The Accounts Payable Associate will perform bookkeeping, clerical, accounts payable and procurement duties as they relate to the daily responsibilities of the department and work collaboratively with other departments within the College. The Accounts Payable Associate ensures that business activities are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and support all aspects of the Accounts Payable and Procurement functions from requisition creation to payment reconciliation and ensures the highest standard of customer service.- Receive, process and record invoices, employee reimbursements, and other statements.
- Issue checks, code payments, type memos, and maintain accounts payable ledgers.
- Review, input and process journal vouchers.
- Verify items billed against items ordered and received, and reconcile differences.
- Be a point of contact for all vendors regarding payment of invoices, disputes and credit invoices as well as duplicate payments.
- Accurately post financial data to appropriate ledger accounts in Banner.
- Review departmental budgets and provide support to departments regarding budget activity, analysis and available balances.
- Preform monthly audit of departmental credit card statements
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed:
✔ Key Competencies:
✔ Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in business related field.
- 2 to 3 years of relevant accounts payable or bookkeeping experience.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of automated accounting systems, experience with Banner preferred.
- Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with various constituencies.
- Ability to effectively multi-task and meet timelines.
- Customer-focused aptitude.
- Strong organizational and communication skills –both written and oral.
- Ability to compare data from multiple sources and check for accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide mathematical figures accurately.
✔ Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of higher education business practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Apply Today!
To apply, go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please include your cover letter, resume and three references with their contact information, with your application.
The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.
Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.
Take the next step in your career with Canisius University—where excellence meets opportunity.
Posted Range: USD $20.41 - USD $20.41 /Hr.
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