Accounts Payable Associate

Manulife

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable associate will report directly to the Accounting Supervisor. The successful candidate will perform customary accounts payable duties, ensure accuracy in data entry, keep files organized, and ensure proper electronic filing of department records. The incumbent will also have the ability to streamline and improve overall AP department process.
Position Responsibilities:
Sort and distribute incoming invoices, review vendor invoices for discrepancies, errors, etc.
Review invoices from the field for appropriate coding and approvals.
Have a clear understanding of intercompany AP transactions.
Call vendors to resolve discrepancies.
Maintain timely entry of vendor invoices.
Process weekly check runs, periodic urgent check runs.
Provide superior customer service in responding to inquiries from vendors and internal staff.
Process invoices through AP system and save electronic check information.
Analyze and reconcile vendor statements.
Support accounts receivable process as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Five years of accounts payable experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in paperless environment.
• Self-starter able to provide high-level results with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of employees and management.
• Superior organization skills, including multi-tasking, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Strong teammate
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Esker Accounts Payable system preferred but not required.
• Experience working with farm labor contractors preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Sort and distribute incoming invoices, review vendor invoices for discrepancies, errors, etc.
• Review invoices from the field for appropriate coding and approvals.
• Have a clear understanding of intercompany AP transactions.
• Call vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain timely entry of vendor invoices.
• Process weekly check runs, periodic urgent check runs.
• Provide superior customer service in responding to inquiries from vendors and internal staff.
• Process invoices through AP system and save electronic check information.
• Analyze and reconcile vendor statements.
• Support accounts receivable process as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
• Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.
• We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
• Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed