Accounts Payable Administrator

Bird Construction • Bedford, NS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Administrator will be responsible for the processing of full-cycle accounts payable for the Atlantic Buildings district. This position is an 18-month contract based in the Bedford, NS office.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or an Accounting diploma
• 5+ years’ progressive related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Intermediate MS Excel skills with proficiency in other MS Office Suite applications
• Experience working with automated workflows and a large ERP system
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and to meet the time demands of unpredictable activities
• Must possess tact, diplomacy, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to exercise discretion, judgment, and work with a degree of autonomy
• Highly motivated individual who embraces initiative and is results-oriented
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and strong customer service orientation
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
• Strong organization, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Complete the daily processing of a high volume of invoices through our automated workflow software, OnBase, into our ERP system, SAP.
• Prepare weekly payment runs to ensure vendors are paid accurately and within specified terms.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements.
• Complete monthly reviews of AP aged trial balance to identify items that require action.
• Create AP-related reports to assist in determining cash flow requirements.
• Maintain the electronic filing system in a current, accessible, and organized manner.
• Inform the Manager of payable-related issues that are in non-compliance of company policies or procedures.
• Partner with internal client groups and external vendors with a focus on exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree