Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Accounts Payable Specialist

JOB STRUCTURE : Full-Time, Permanent -Hybrid

LOCATIONS : Markham On, and / or Saskatoon, SK

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Accounting and Finance team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Black & McDonald Limited is actively seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist located in Markham, Ontario and / or Saskatoon, SK to ensure timely and accurate posting and payment of accounts payables and general clerical duties such as posting of material transfers, filing, etc. You will have the confidence to own these responsibilities and ensure that the full A / P cycle is completed each month. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Accurate data entry and posting of high-volume invoices (i.e. PO, subcontract and non-PO )
• Ensuring invoices match purchase orders (2- and 3-way match)
• Ensure discounts are taken
• Obtaining approval of invoices prior to payment (i.e. employee expenses)
• Process weekly disbursements (i.e. cheques / EFT / online payments)
• Complete detailed cost coding of vendor invoices in excel format
• Responding to internal & external inquiries within 48 hours
• Accounts payable days at 45 days or more
• Monthly general ledger and subledger reconciliation
• Manage all vendor accounts; reconcile vendor statements
• Review, input and process bill payments on a timely basis
• Responsible for maintaining a schedule of accounts payable to ensure that bill payments are prioritized for cashflow management
• Reviews and processes accounts payable transactions accurately and timely, ensuring proper procedures are followed and deadlines are met.
• Communicates with vendors and internal customers, when necessary, to correct and modify invoices / payments
• Assist with administrative duties as assigned
• Assist with year-end accruals and audits

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Communicates Effectively

Holds Self and Others Accountable

Problem Solving and Innovation

Teamwork and Collaboration

Values and Respects Others

Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in an accounting related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

3-5 years' experience in Accounts Payable profession

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Advanced user of :

MS Excel

JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system is considered an asset

Proven ability to handle high volume (100 invoices / day), meet deadlines, and prioritize workload

This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $55,563 to $66,675. The starting salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and overall competencies

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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