Accounts Payable Clerk

Description

Working at Walker

At Walker your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery renewable energy paving and construction aggregates and emulsions are a fifth-generation family-owned company founded in 1887 operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States.We care about the environment each other and our neighbours and give back to our communities.Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future together.

About the Job

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced collaborative environment Were looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team on a 15-month contract. This role can be based out of either our Caledon Oakville or Niagara Falls office.

As an Accounts Payable Clerk youll play an important role in ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time while supporting the organizations procure-to-pay (P2P) process. Youll work closely with vendors and internal teams helping maintain strong financial controls resolve discrepancies and contribute to the smooth operation of our accounting function.

If you enjoy problem-solving working with numbers and being part of a team that values accuracy and continuous improvement wed love to hear from you.

Salary: $50000 to $55000 based on experience and qualifications.

What Youll Be Doing

• Review match and process invoices against purchase orders receipts and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy of pricing taxes coding approvals and payment terms.

• Monitor invoice approvals and payment deadlines to ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time.

• Process cheque runs EFT payments and other approved payment methods in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Reconcile vendor statements investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate supplier accounts.

• Respond professionally to vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoices payments account information and supporting documentation.

• Review employee expense reports and corporate credit card submissions for accuracy completeness approvals receipts and policy compliance.

• Support month-end and year-end activities including accruals reconciliations reporting audit preparation and record maintenance.

• Maintain organized electronic and physical accounts payable records to ensure accurate documentation and efficient retrieval.

• Assist with vendor onboarding and account maintenance including supporting supplier enrollment in EFT payment programs.

• Perform administrative duties such as scanning filing data entry reporting document retrieval and payment tracking.

• Partner with internal departments to resolve invoice coding and purchasing issues in a timely and professional manner.

• Provide backup support to other Finance team members as needed.

• Take on additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Heres What You Need

• Post-secondary education in Accounting Bookkeeping Finance Business Administration or a related field.

• At least one year of experience in accounts payable accounting or a similar finance or administrative role is preferred.

• Experience working with ERP systems; Oracle Cloud experience is considered an asset.

• Understanding of accounts payable processes financial controls and accounting procedures.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy.

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills when working with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and accounting or ERP systems.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with professionalism.

• Adaptable proactive and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Whats in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on

• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing

• Leaders who support your growth and success

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance

• Give back to our communities with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

Walker Industries does not rely on artificial intelligence or automated systems at any stage of recruiting or hiring. Every applicant is reviewed and assessed solely by qualified professionals to maintain a fair human-led process.

At Walker your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment wed love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applicationsfrom qualified candidates of all ethnicities race religions gender identities and expression Indigenous communities and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role or throughout the interview process please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 50000 - 55000