Accounts Payable Clerk

People Corporation•Mississauga, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

BPA is seeking an organized, collaborative, and analytical Accounts Payable professional to join their Client Accounting team. The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for accurately processing and ensuring the timely payment of all invoices. This role is 100% in office, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm, located at 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West in Mississauga, ON. BPA, a division of People Corporation, has been serving members and beneficiaries in local communities since 1958, dedicated to providing a superior benefits experience. The company is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected, and supported, and aims to build a diverse workforce where every employee can reach their potential.

Requirements

Completion of post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
2 - 5 years of accounts payable / bookkeeping experience.
Accounting software skills such as Sage, QuickBooks.
Excellent and proven organizational skills.
Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
Excellent work ethic and accountability, as this position requires an individual with strong time management and numeracy skills.
Intermediate MS Excel skills (data analysis functions) and MS Word skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or mathematics preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, verify, and process all expenses in Sage.
Post expenses to various applicable funds books.
Generate cheques per vendor and as per different applicable fund.
Follow-up and clarify with vendors any discrepancies re outstanding payment.
Review/reconcile monthly accounts payable balance with general ledger.
Prepare cash flow, bank reconciliation, and other reports as required by the client.
Prepare government remittances.
Communicate with other departments and managers/supervisors.
Serve as the direct external contact with clients’ field auditors.
Work cooperatively as a member of Client Accounting Team to provide superior customer service to all clients.
Receive guidance and direction from Team Leads and Manager, Client Accounting Services.
Work cooperatively with co-workers in other administrative departments (benefits, pension, disability, etc.).
Participate in other duties and projects as assigned.