Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable Analyst
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

Under the direct supervision of the PO Processing Business Analyst Lead, will be responsible for troubleshooting system errors and providing guidance to both internal and external customers on system requirements to resolve errors relating to the payment process while administering payments. Work with vendors and internal customers to educate on RPA requirements in effort to reduce error rates contributing to process improvement initiatives within the section.
Review, prioritize and process payment for vendor invoices utilizing SAP and web-based solutions, following established procedures and guidelines.
Responsible for reviewing and analyzing monthly GR/IR, holdbacks and document header reports and communicating any necessary corrections required by internal customers.
Provide direction and assistance to staff in resolving problems related to the Accounts Payable System.
Independently interpret and ensure compliance with Terms & conditions of payment, exercising sound judgement and decision making in processing vendor payments in the SAP environment with high attention to detail.
Establish long-term cooperative relationships with Supply Chain Management, Treasury and internal customers across the enterprise who utilize Accounts Payables services.
Establish excellent working relationships with Manitoba Hydro's suppliers through responding to telephone and written inquiries related to processing of invoices for payment.
Maintain and stay abreast of corporate policies, procedures and regulations related to processing invoices for payment.
Certificate in Accounting, plus two years' directly related experience of which one must be in an invoice processing related role; Two-year Diploma majoring in Accounting, plus one years' directly related experience of which one must be in an invoice processing related role; Four-year Degree majoring in Accounting, plus less than one year directly related experience of which must be in an invoice processing related role.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel and SharePoint.
Demonstrated understanding of corporate policies, procedures and regulations related to processing invoices for payment.
Demonstrated ability to use the SAP FI and MM modules.
Ability to schedule work and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision/high degree of independence and accuracy.
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on customer service.
The range for the classification is $29.20-$38.94 Hourly, $55,954.34-$74,614.54 Annually.

Note: This employment opportunity is advertised on Manitoba Hydro's career website, and all candidates wishing to apply must do so using our online application system. Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit to learn more about this position and to apply online.

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