Accounts Payable Clerk

Responsibilities:

• Review and process accounts payable transactions accurately and timely, ensuring proper procedures are followed, deadlines and operational needs are met
• Receive invoices and ensure they are approved by the correct authority, ensure coding of invoices is correct and processed in the correct legal entity
• Prepare approved cheque runs for signature
• Receive and match invoices to purchase orders/agreements and input invoices accurately into accounting system
• Track outstanding unmatched amounts
• Work with other departments such as Purchasing and to resolve issues with purchase orders and invoices
• Work with vendors and external customers to resolve issues
• Prepares vendor reconciliation statements
• Track invoice aging to ensure effective coordination with cheque run cycles
• Maintain accounts payable systems and procedures to ensure adherence to policies and regulations
• Support the Finance team with period close procedures as required.
• Assist with external audit and tax audit requirements
• Ad-hoc projects as necessary

Requirements:

• High school diploma required
• Accounting or Business Diploma preferred
• One year relevant experience in a similar role
• Experience in environments that require managing ambiguity and multiple deadlines among various stakeholders and can quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong math skills and an aptitude for working with numbers
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, strong reconciliation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills-both internal and external
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset
• Problem identification and resolution skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills

The wage range for the Accounts Payable Clerk is $18-$23/hour. Wage will be determined based on depth of experience and education.