Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk

Position: Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk
Location: Oakville, ON
Salaried
On-Site
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summary:
This opportunity is responsible for handling vendor payments and other financial liabilities. While the job’s primary function is to make payments, it will also be responsible for keeping precise records of payments made and owed, and must work collaboratively with other accounting team members to perform audits of all transactions.

The primary responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Process accounts payable in a timely and accurate manner and provide excellent customer service, including vendor enquiries and support.
• Support our vendors in Canada and the USA and our local Line-of-Business management teams.
• Participate in and support the continuous improvement of ERP financial system, focusing on accounts payable and purchasing module.
• Verify and process purchase/non-purchase invoices, bills, and expense reports.
• Reconcile vendor statements and payment records.
• Maintain petty cash.
• Correspond with vendors regarding invoices and payments.
• Handle cheque payments' release daily/weekly.
• Maintain precise records of all vendor payments.
• Be responsible for paying and keeping records of all invoices.
• Analyze all accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to ensure payment accuracy.
• Work collaboratively with various departments to perform accounting audits.
• Analyze discrepancies with invoices and research information to discover the source of the problem, ensuring all disbursements are correct and suggesting procedure changes to prevent recurrence.
• Exercise integrity and transparency in financial documentation, reporting any suspicion of fund misappropriation.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• A College diploma/certification in Accounting, Finance, or other related degree.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience in an accounts payable department.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.

Specific Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook.
• Proven knowledge of leading accounting software.
• Strong basic mathematical skills.
• An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to fully address accounts payable issues.
• Ability to work either independently or collaboratively as needed.
• Ability and experience working in a deadline-oriented environment.

TO APPLY:

Please contact the Employment Specialist you are working with at Centre for Skills Development to express interest.

OR

Non-registered applicants, please contact your nearest Centre for Skills Employment Services office to find out how to apply:

• Burlington: 905-333-3499 x 150
• Oakville: 905-333-3499 x 421
• Milton: 905-333-3499 x 459
• Mississauga: 905-333-3499 x 462

Post ID: HV-MedR Company: Oakville manufacturer Hours: Full time Wage: Salaried Status: Permanent