Accounting Clerk

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk

Summary of Functions:

Waste Connections of Canada is a leading non-hazardous solid waste management company in North America. We are looking for a SAFETY inclined, energetic, autonomous, and proactive team player who can make a difference in their team and community. We have an immediate opening for an Accounts Payable Clerk in Ajax ON.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for ensuring the district’s PO system is accurate and complete and that all documents are approved.
2. Ensure adequate details (i.e. LOB, Cost Centre, description) for each purchase order is provided, along with any applicable supporting documentation.
3. Ensure that all invoices are approved and a PO number is recorded on the invoice prior to scanning into the system for processing.
4. Processes invoices against approved purchase orders within Toolbox.
5. Coordinates with Management on payment of transactions that have discrepancies.
6. Process p-card transactions within Toolbox.
7. Enter/create new vendor requests within Toolbox with applicable supporting documentation (i.e. vendor contact information, completed W-9 form for US vendors).
8. Maintains and files all invoices as required for the district.
9. Reconciles various accounts (i.e. disposal accounts) and vendor statements.
10. Coordinates with dispatchers on any discrepancies on monthly reports.
11. Daily entry of all customer payments.
12. Contact credit references, and/or obtain and review customer credit history, when required.
13. Cover overflow in Accounts Receivable, i.e. collection calls, AR adjustments, reconciliations, etc.
14. Perform other accounting/admin duties as requested by the District Controller.

Qualifications:

1. 1-2 years of related accounting experience or post-secondary level studies.
2. Attention to detail and organizational skills.
3. An aptitude for numbers and data accuracy.
4. Intermediate Excel Skills.
5. Full Cycle accounting experience is an asset.
6. Great Interpersonal and Time Management skills.
7. Strong communication skills with customers and suppliers (both written and verbal).

What’s In It for You?

You will be joining a team environment and colleagues who embrace a “work hard, play harder” culture. Our compensation package is competitive and comes with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and RRSP plans. You’ll also be associating yourself with a company that likes to lead by example, through a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives, and more.

Waste Connections of Canada/Enviro Connexions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.