Accounts Payable Administrator

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work at 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Accounting and finance
Job posting ID: 7826

​Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2025-11-17 
Position's anticipated end date: 2026-07-30

Classification: ASO/IT A
Salary/Rate of pay: $54,763 - $63,029

Application deadline: 2025-10-17 

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

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About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary Full-time Accounts Payable Administrator to join our dynamic Financial Reporting & Services team.

The Financial Reporting & Services team ensures accurate reporting, efficient payment responsible fund management to support strategic decisions and operations.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing accounting and administrative support to the Manager and staff within the Corporate Accounting Department.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your skills in vendor management, you will be responsible for managing all assigned vendors using SAP software to maximize efficiencies in processing invoices. This includes but is not limited to the following functions: verify, optimize, workflow, webcycle, manual postings as required by day to day requirements.
• Applying your skills in policy compliance, you will be responsible for ensuring that all Canadian Blood Services policies pertaining to purchasing of goods and services are complied with. This may require contact with various Canadian Blood Services cost centre managers, and other staff to ensure the resolution of issues. This includes the management of the assigned worklist on a daily basis in order to maximize the discounts taken on invoices processed.
• Utilizing your skills in account reconciliation, you will ensure that all assigned vendor accounts are reconciled monthly and at year end.
• Drawing on your skills in software operations, you will be responsible for other assigned duties that may include using other software programs related to A/P, travel and expense management, fttndraising, OneMatch or on-line banking. This may also include auditing of expense claims for compliance to Canadian Blood Services policies.
• Relying on your skills in workplace safety, you will perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Canadian Blood Services' Corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as required.

Desired education and skills

• Post secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably in accounting.
• Minimum three years related experience in a computerized accounting environment mandatory.
• SAP and Readsoft experience is required.
• Skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Lotus Notes at an intermediate level are essential.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal are required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited direction. 
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent customer service attitude and ability.
      

What we offer you

• Percentage in lieu of benefits and vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 5%.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario 40% of the time/ 2 days of the week.
• Occasional travel may be required for team meetings and events.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. 

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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