Accounts Payable Intern (12 months, Jan Dec)

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About Us

At Atlantic Packaging every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario Quebec and United States) were committed to sustainability customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945 weve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic your ideas matter your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity

We are looking to hire an Accounts Payable Intern (12 months Jan - Dec) for one of our Scarborough locations. This is a full time job and requires 40 hours per week to work on SIN.

What youll do

• Receive invoices from vendors review and then process them using accounting software and standard company procedures to document purchases to assure maximum consistency of the information
• Perform all coding tasks purchase order generation and requisition deliveries according to company purchasing policies so that accurate automated reports can be extracted from the information
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with all job tasks in order to safeguard company knowledge and resource suppliers as well as industry positioning
• Completing accounts payable tasks to support check runs periodic projects such as month end reconciliation and audits
• Analyze discrepancies with invoices and research information to discover the source of the problem making sure all disbursements are correct and suggesting procedure changes so the problem is unlikely to happen again
• Put together Statement Reconciliation on excel
• Assist on special projects/tasks as required
• Perform other tasks or jobs as required

What You Bring

• Ability to work independently solve problems and use sound judgment
• Strategic level thinker with an ability to analyze numbers in terms of their impact on the big picture
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a non-structured changing environment
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-changing and entrepreneurial environment with evolving systems and procedures.

Competencies:

Customer Focus - Personally demonstrates that external and internal customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and audits customer satisfaction with products or services.

Decision Quality - Gathers enough information to allow a pragmatic assessment of risks and benefits of alternative approaches in any decision. Stays focused on objectives and considers both the short-term and longer-term impact of decisions and keeps objectives in mind throughout the process. Communicates the impact and implications of decisions. Completes the appropriate level of due diligence required to make a quick accurate decision.

Drive for Results - Achieves results within established timelines. Understands and demonstrates that intentions activities and results are not the same. Pursues everything with energy drive and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing even in the face of resistance or setbacks; consistently challenges self and others for results.

Leadership - The expectation of leadership is not reserved solely for only those who are in positions of authority but from all employees. They demonstrate high integrity and are motivated by wanting to make a real difference to people by delivering a high quality service for their customer and the positions of authority they: invest in development for the right people and identify and develop future leaders and coach and provide candid feedback to others. They are visible and they model behaviours competencies and values expected and inspire others to undertake challenging tasks and projects.

Teamwork - Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas opinions and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Ensures the right stakeholders are informed and involved where necessary. Is ready to roll up their sleeves as necessary.

Think and Act like an owner - Thinks and cares about the organization like an owner. Commits to and upholds organizational values and core behaviours even under difficult circumstances. Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to the success of the organization. Takes appropriate risks holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results and openly raises a challenge even if others dont.

What We Offer

• Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events
• A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition
• Safety equipment and PPE support program
• Paid vacation and flexible work options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process please contact our Talent Acquisition teamwere here to support you.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Required Experience:

Intern

Key Skills
Business Continuity Planning,Food Technology,ABAP,Import,Electrical & Automation,Adobe
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1