Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk

Bulk Barn • Aurora, ON

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing invoices and making payments to external vendors. This is a temporary position with an estimated duration of six months.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ work experience with full cycle Accounts Payable
• 1 -3 years’ working experience multi-tasking and using problem solving skills
• Intermediate understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• 1 -3 years’ experience working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines in a standard driven Environment

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Navision and automated AP software, an asset

Responsibilities

• Conduct full cycle Accounts Payable.
• Match, precisely code and input invoices, and ensure all invoices are approved and processed in accordance with Company Operating Procedures and vendor terms in a timely manner.
• Accurately prepare supporting documents reconcile, and file weekly cheque run.
• Distribute cheques with correct remittance documents.
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of all vendor files.
• Analyze specific vendor statements, outstanding purchase order list, aged accounts payable and goods-received-not-invoiced balances.
• Ad hoc analysis and special projects, as required.
• Communications are to be professional, clear, concise, timely, thorough, and proactive whenever possible.
• Effectively communicate and act as a liaison for external vendors on matters related to vendor payments and credits; escalate issues to senior management, as required.
• Communicate and provide regular updates to senior management in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
• Ensure the effective application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and accounts payable knowledge.
• Troubleshoot issues in a timely and accurate manner to resolve; escalate issues to senior management, as required.
• Ensure accuracy and inclusion of all pertinent information on all documentation.
• Ensure all communications are detailed and in compliance with Company Operating Standards.
• Ensure all secured and attained information is detailed, accurate, and current.
• Ensure all vendor invoices are processed in an accurate and timely manner and appropriate discounts are applied.
• Maintain positive relationships with external vendors and respond inquiries in a timely manner.
• Complete all tasks in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Company Operating Policies and Procedures.
• Work collaboratively with co-workers building effective relationships that support common company goals and objectives.
• Promotes and works to maintain workplace wellness, health and safety, through active compliance with all workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Any other duties as required.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation program and employer-paid benefits, we also include:
• 32-hour flexible work-week program currently being tested
• Use of top-tier on-site fitness facility at our Corporate Head Office free of charge to employees

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed