Job Details
The Accounts Payable Clerk supports the Finance Department by ensuring that all invoices are received, posted and are paid out in a timely fashion. Additionally, the Accounts Payable Clerk will have general ad hoc duties that will ensure the smooth running of the Finance department.
Job Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Processing, verifying, and posting vendor invoices
- Ensuring invoices are posted in the appropriate General Ledger account
- Assisting vendors with queries on accounts
- Ensuring credits get issued when necessary
- Reconciling vendor Accounts Payable accounts
- Assist with annual audits
- Ensuring payments are prepared, balanced and completed according to vendors’ payment terms
- Working with the Purchasing department to ensure packing slips are received when necessary
- Additional duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Must have in-depth accounting skills with a solid understanding of General Ledger costing
- Previous experience working in a computerized accounting environment is required
- Accounts Payable experience is preferred
- Must have good common sense and an open mind
- Must have strong problem solving skills and the ability to work with strict deadlines
- Must enjoy working with numbers and have strong attention to detail
- Must be a team player who is open to working with team members and across departments
- Experience using Microsoft Navision is considered an asset
- Diploma or degree in accounting is considered an asset
Workplace Conditions
- High degree of confidentiality in regard to company related matters
- Multi-tasking, time management and prioritizing are essential
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Time management, planning, and organizational skills are required
- The Accounts Payable Clerk is expected to report to work Monday-Friday
- This position takes place in an office setting throughout the day