Job Description
Job Description
Accounting / Inventory Coordinator - Temporary to Perm
Hamilton, ON
$20-$24 / hour
About Us
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
The Role
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, mathematically minded professional with ERP experience in manufacturing who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate vendor payments, efficient purchasing, and reliable inventory control to support production schedules.
The position is temp-to-perm, offering the opportunity for long-term growth in a stable, collaborative manufacturing environment.
Advantages
- Competitive hourly rate of $22–$24 / hour, based on experience
- Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PM
- Temporary-to-permanent opportunity with potential for long-term growth
- Stable, full-time position in a well-established manufacturing company
- Hands-on exposure to AP, Purchasing, and Inventory within manufacturing
- Opportunity to develop and expand ERP (Sage 300) skills
- Engage with international vendors and learn customs / shipping protocols
- Chance to take ownership of AP, purchasing, and inventory responsibilities
- Opportunity to build career longevity in a process-driven, professional environment
Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP)
Process high-volume vendor invoices for raw materials, parts, and servicesMatch invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents ( 3-way matching )Prepare and process payments according to payment terms and schedule (full-cycle AP)Reconcile vendor statements and resolve pricing or quantity discrepanciesReview and process credit card statements and prepare accounting entriesMaintain accurate AP records and balance subledgers monthlyAssist with check runs twice weekly and trial balance reconciliationPurchasing
Create and issue purchase orders for raw materials, components, and suppliesCommunicate with vendors regarding pricing, lead times, and delivery schedulesFollow up on open purchase orders to support production timelinesNegotiate supplier contracts and pricing (domestic and international suppliers)Schedule transportation from suppliers, including customs clearance documentation (USA and China shipments)Maintain vendor files, purchasing documentation, Safety Data Sheets, and CUSMA / USMCA formsInventory Control
Monitor inventory levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished goodsAssist with inventory adjustments, cycle counts, and year-end physical countsInvestigate inventory variances and coordinate with production teams to resolve issuesMaintain accurate inventory data in ERP systems, including units of measurement and costingSupport production planning and sales teams with Excel cost sheets vs ERP costingClear negative inventory and ensure ongoing data accuracyRequirements
1–2+ years experience in accounts payable, purchasing, and inventory control within a manufacturing environmentERP system experience required (Sage 300 preferred, others considered)Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, bills of material, and inventory movementFull-cycle AP, invoice coding, and purchase order management experienceAbility to handle math-heavy tasks and unit of measurement calculations accuratelyStrong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple prioritiesProficient in Microsoft Excel and capable of creating formulas for cost / inventory managementExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsCommon sense and willingness to learn with administrative / finance trainingLongevity-focused and able to thrive in a structured, process-driven environment#INDSTRIVEON