Accounts Payable Clerk

What will you do as an Accounts Payable Clerk?

LMI Technologies is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. Working as part of our global Finance team and reporting to the Accounting Manager at our head office in Burnaby, a successful candidate will ensure efficient processing of vendor and employee payments, maintain strong vendor relationships, and contribute to the overall financial integrity and operational efficiency of the company. This position plays a key role in the financial period-end closing process by providing support in reconciliations of accounts.

Full Cycle Accounts Payable Processing:

• Review, verify, and accurately match vendor invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents
• Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies, collaborating with purchasing and receiving departments
• Review, verify, and accurately process corporate credit card and employee expense reports to ensure they are in accordance with LMI’s Company policy
• Perform timely and accurate entry of invoices into NetSuite
• Payment Execution: Process vendor and employee payments (EFT, ACH and wire transfers) using NetSuite and banking platforms in a timely manner
• Vendor Relationship & Data Management: Ensure the accurate and complete setup of new vendors within NetSuite, manage AP inquiries, and reconcile vendor statements

Month end:

• Reconcile trade and intercompany payables
• Reconcile inventory received not billed and inventory received not credited
• Reconcile prepaid expenses
• Reconcile monthly credit card payments and processing intercompany billings/payments
• Prepare monthly AP accruals and related journal entries

Other:

• Identify opportunities for greater efficiency and accuracy within the AP function
• Serve as a primary point of contact for AP inquiries from internal departments and external vendors, resolving issues collaboratively
• Provide support for various ad-hoc accounting projects and duties as required by the Finance team

What do you need to be successful?

• A post-secondary education, with a focus on accounting courses
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable or a similar accounting role
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• A keen eye for detail and strong organizational abilities
• A self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to achieving results
• The ability to thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Prior experience with NetSuite and G-Suite are considered an asset

Salary Range: $49,100 - $65,962