Financial Accountant - Accounts Payable

About StackTeck Systems Limited
StackTeck, with over five decades of mold building innovation, is a leading source of high productivity tooling solutions for the injection molding industry. StackTeck supplies a wide range of injection molds and IML automation used to produce plastic parts in applications such as caps, closures, medical, PET preforms, and thinwall packaging; as well as complete system integrations including IML.

SUMMARY:
The position of Financial Accountant – Accounts Payable will be fully responsible for executing the AP cycle. This position has room to evolve within the Accounting/Finance department as we implement our new ERP Microsoft Dynamics 365 in February 2025, while keeping AP functions at the core of this role.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Convenient location with quick 407 and 427 highway access and public transit to our door
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Educational Assistance Program including training, development and post-secondary education with reimbursement.
• Company matching contributions to retirement savings plan (RRSP).
• Comprehensive group benefit plan including medical, dental, life insurance coverage and generous HCSA.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model after training period (1 day per week remote, with 4 days in office)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform 3-way match of all the invoices, verify approval on all invoices and cheque requests
• Process PO / non-PO invoices and ensure timely payment for all vendors.
• Work with our procurement team to resolve quantity/pricing discrepancies between invoices and PO’s
• Work with vendors and internal shipping/receivers to receive any missing paperwork
• Maintain the monthly AP accrual for items/services received in the current month but are invoiced at a later date
• Reconcile supplier statements to ensure all invoices are captured in the period and to avoid a cut-off error
• Able to process and enter 300-400 invoices per week.
• A liaison for vendors to reconcile any billing discrepancies.
• Maintains account payable physical files.
• Prepare month-end closing reconciliations as assigned, including Accounts Payable and Goods Received Not Invoiced. There will be a minimum-quarterly cleanup of Good Received Not Invoiced.
• Familiarity with performing accounts payable and other reconciliation functions in multiple currencies.
• Able to prepare and perform cheque runs on weekly basis as needed.
• Prepare and file GST/HST return as needed.
• Prepare weekly cash flow reports as needed.
• Prepare for our ERP (MSD 365) implementation through training, willingness to learn, and motivation to record AP correctly in a new system.
• Other projects as assigned, including Accounts Receivable/billing functions, Power BI dashboards, digital file invoice organization in the new ERP as we are intending on becoming paperless.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field (aspiring CPA an asset)
• 1-3 years of accounting work experience (including internships or co-ops)
• Experience in and desire to learn and be part of an ERP implementation is an asset; motivated to record AP accurately
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Proficiency in MSD 365 an asset)
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work effectively, including developing systems to organize and schedule recurring tasks, ie. Monitor when a deposit has been applied to an invoice and must be taken off the deposits listing and reconciliation
• Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills, including able to become proficient in recurring tasks and learn from past errors
• Critical thinker, willing to suggest a potential process improvement
• Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Meticulous attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), StackTeck will provide accommodation, accessible formats, and communication supports for the recruitment process upon request.