ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

EPC Industries Limited•Amherst, NS

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions, and we love what we do! We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team! This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 17 years running. Our Values say it best: We enhance our lives by helping others succeed We care about our clients, each other, and our communities We are responsible for the outcome of our actions We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us JOB SUMMARY: The Accounts Payable Clerk processes invoices for payment and performs general clerical accounting duties.

Requirements

Proficient in the use of Excel software program
Good verbal communication skills
Strong time-management and organizational skills; able to multi-task effectively
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy; detail-oriented
High School diploma, or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Completion of post-secondary basic accounting course

Responsibilities

Receives invoices from suppliers; processes for payment with a three-way match (invoice, purchase order, packing/receiving slip)
Collects and sorts receiving slips daily
Posts accounts payable invoices in accounting system
Follows up on receiving issues such as missing slips or errors
Follows up on purchase order issues such as wrong quantities, missing POs, etc.
Assists with processing ACH’s, EFT’s, and cheques for weekly payments to suppliers
Monitors opportunities for supplier discounts
Completes bank deposits; uses Cheque Scanner
Completes month end accrual reports and investigates discrepancies
Aids with month end accounts payable reconciliation
Assists with filing copies of cheques and back-up documents
Acts as backup for other accounts payable functions