Accounts Payable & Payroll Administrator

destinationone Consulting•Surrey, BC

About The Position

Nanak Foods is hiring an ambitious and dynamic Accounts Payable & Payroll Administrator reporting to the financial controller. From modest beginnings, Nanak Foods is now North America’s largest processor of traditional dairy-based South Asian foods. Established in 1997, and wholly owned by Canadian shareholders of South Asian descent, Nanak Foods specializes in the manufacturing of paneer cheese, ghee (clarified butter), yogurt and various dairy-based appetizers and desserts. Nanak Foods manufacturing facilities are CFIA, FDA and EU approved and have Safe Quality Food (SQF) level 3 certification ensuring continual monitoring for quality, safety and legality.

Requirements

3 – 5 years of AP accounting experience
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Post secondary degree or diploma in accounting
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work proactively both independently and in a team environment
A solid work ethic with ability to prioritize, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Able to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner

Nice To Haves

Current or prior exposure to ERP system is an asset
Experience using ADP payroll and HR systems is considered an asset
Experience in Canadian and US payroll processing highly desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

Process and verify vendor invoices in a multi currency set up.
Coding of vendor invoices
Apply invoices to Purchase order receiving’s in the ERP and identify discrepancies
Vendor Follow ups and communication
Vendor statement reconciliations
Liaising with internal departments for missing or incomplete supporting
Lising with internal departments for Payment approvals
Preparing Weekly Cheque runs
Applying payments to invoices and updating vendor accounts.
Review GST account and adjust as necessary
Create PO’s in the ERP software for non-PO expenses
Preparing Weekly Credit card payments
Maintain up-to-date, complete and systematic filing
Credit Card reconciliations
Preparing and recording Petty Cash expenses Journal Entries
Assist in the preparation of AP GL reconciliations
Month end Intercompany reconciliations
Assist in the preparation of month end working papers
Participate in Weekly team meeting aimed at problem solving and process improvement
Any other duties as assigned
Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll for employees
Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
Maintain employee payroll records and update changes (benefits, tax forms, etc.)
Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll regulations
Prepare and submit payroll remittances (taxes, CPP, EI, etc.)
Respond to employee payroll inquiries