Accounts Payable Clerk, Financial Services

Acadia seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk in the Financial Services Department to process payments to vendors students faculty and staff in an accurate and timely manner. This requires attention to payment terms and discounts while ensuring that departmental approvals have been obtained and university policies are followed.

Specific responsibilities include:

• post invoices in a timely manner
• communicate with suppliers and employees regarding outstanding payables or payment discrepancies
• process weekly cheque runs
• file invoices journal entries and other purchase documents
• post journal entries
• sort office mail

• We are seeking a candidate who is comfortably working in a team environment where assignments and processes are closely integrated with the work of others.
• Completion of a post-secondary program with concentration in accounting/business preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of computerized accounting systems as well as MS Office programs such as Word Excel Outlook and Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately enter a large volume of data. This requires an individual who is skilled at organizing and prioritizing their work.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-oriented approach are required.
• Applicants must be available to work additional hours at peak processing times throughout the year such as year-end.
• Familiarity with Acadias financial software and administrative policies would be an asset.

For further information or to request a detailed job description please contact Jennifer Veinot at emailprotected

Acadia University located in Mikmaki the ancestral territory of the Mikmaq nation is one of Canadas leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For more than 185 years Acadia has been providing students with a transformative learning environment that supports their success in life and career. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadias faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a strong commitment to our students by delivering an exceptional post-secondary experience. As a staff member you will be part of a community where innovation is encouraged and your ideas are valued.

Acadia is situated in the Town of Wolfville in Nova Scotias beautiful Annapolis Valley - just one hour from the city of Halifax. Wolfville offers residents an outstanding quality of life including an affordable cost of living vibrant dining experiences abundant recreation and a welcoming sense of community. It is is one of the fastest-growing communities in the province where people find the perfect mix of small-town charm and urban energy. Its a place that people love to live and those who do not live here love to visit.

To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice please visit our website at .

TO APPLY: Internal candidates (members of SEIU Local 2) must apply by January 25 2026. Applications from external candidates are also encouraged; however consideration is dependent upon result of internal competition. To apply for this opportunity click on the Apply Now button and upload your cover letter resume and professional references. Internal candidates (members of SEIU Local 2) should also upload a job posting application form.

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people African Nova Scotians persons with disabilities visible minorities women and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups and who wish to have the application considered as such are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.

The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities including accommodation that takes into account an applicants accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process please contact emailprotected