Principal duties of the Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Clerk-3 months :
Our client is a specialized manufacturing company, located in Georgetown, ON is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk to support their finance team in a fast-paced environment for a 3-month contract. This role will support the Senior AP Specialist and work on full accounts payable/accounts receivable cycle, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, payment runs and month-end activities.
The Accounts Payable /Accounts Receivable Clerk will be working closely with the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist and the broader Finance team:
Key Responsibilities:
Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Match purchase order invoices to receiving documentation and investigate discrepancies.
Process non-purchase order invoices, ensuring appropriate coding and approvals are obtained.
Verify invoice accuracy, including pricing, taxes, payment terms, and supporting documentation.
Maintain vendor master records and assist with vendor inquiries.
Prepare vendor statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with internal departments and suppliers.
Assist with processing employee expense reports in accordance with company policies, if applicable. Payment Support
Assist with weekly payment preparation and payment run processing.
Must Have:
Postsecondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred.
2+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Experience processing both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices.
Familiarity with three-way matching and standard accounts payable controls.
Experience working with ERP systems; JD Edwards experience is considered an asset.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, PivotTables, and basic lookup functions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.