Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you hungry to innovate? To do things differently? To work with a company that’s real, thoughtful and very forward-thinking?

Meet Riverside. We are an organic, better for you snack company, manufacturing award-winning, nutritious, allergen-free snacks.

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At Riverside, we make delicious snacks that are good in every way. From our ingredients to our manufacturing practices, we’ve raised every bar on every aspect.

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We continue to grow and today are looking for a committed, talented, star to join our team as our Accounts Payable Specialist.

Position Summary / Objective :

As the Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist, you will be responsible for performing duties related to full-cycle accounts payable and downpayments.

You will also help manage and oversee the weekly payments runs across the Riverside group of companies, as well as assisting in the month-end and year-end process.

The AP Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the Finance department to ensure that all accounting processes and documentation are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Ensure 100% accuracy of invoice processing including cost-centres, g / l account, sales taxes, approvals, currency and company code
• Ensure strict adherence to the company’s cash management policies
• Review, enter and oversee the process for keying in purchase invoices to the accounting system
• Train and administer the PO entry and approval process across all departments
• Reconcile payments to invoices and to the accounts payable schedule
• Prepare and review the weekly payments runs, including EFT, cheques, wires and ACH
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements, follow up on errors or inconsistencies
• Reconcile accounts payable and ensure payment terms are followed
• Manage credit applications and new vendor administration
• Compute adjustments to invoices, such as credit notes, volume rebates and purchase discounts
• Prepare month-end working papers for accounts payable
• Train, guide and educate AP staff on best practices and complex transactions
• Maintain supplier files
• Support in the review and maintenance of new technologies associated with the payables department such as SAP Concur
• Support users within and outside of the business in the use of SAP and SAP Concur in order provide the WOW experience
• Support the year-end audit by providing working papers and explanations of variances to the external auditors
• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships

• The AP Specialist reports to the Accounting Team Lead - Finance
• This position has no direct reports

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business or a related field
• Related work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent planning, organizing, multitasking and time management skills
• A collaborative approach to work and a high level of initiative and flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; good mathematical skills
• Strong understanding of business processes
• Familiarity with accounting software packages, including SAP and SAP Concur is an asset
• Strong computer skills, intermediate level or above for Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Technically savvy, in order to learn and become an expert in Concur (AP invoice processing system) & help troubleshoot and assist users in all inquiries

What We Offer :

• Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs!
• RRSP matching or IRA matching for an empowered financial journey
• Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
• Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• An open concept work environment that embodies our Values

How to Apply :

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT) with the subject line Accounts Payable Specialist or click the apply button!

Riverside Natural Foods is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.