Accounts Payable Administrator

The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada's leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through several divisions and subsidiaries.

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our team in Milford, Nova Scotia. Reporting to and working closely with the AP/AR Manager, the Accounts Payable Administrator is directly responsible for maintaining the master vendor file, receiving vendor invoices, verifying, matching, and posting invoices into the ERP system to process vendor payments. This position requires effective communication with vendors/customers to respond to all enquiries to maintain good vendor/customer relationships and ensuring vendors are paid according to terms. This position will also be supporting the Accounts team with performing reconciliations of accounts, posting payments, and communications with the customer.

• Maintaining incoming vendor invoices
• Posting and reconciling all vendor invoices for Manufacturing Division (with Corporate)
• Submitting payments to vendors both via ERP/bank portal or cheque
• Providing vendor support on enquiries for payment, etc.
• Reviewing vendor statements for missing invoices, discrepancies, and credits
• Supporting accounts receivable team with reconciliations, payments, communication, etc.

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in Accounts Payable role (5 years)
• Full cycle Accounts Payable experience required.
• Accounts receivable experience considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet use, accounting software adaptable and quick to learn new systems.
• Maintaining confidentiality and privacy of financial records of vendor and customer accounts
• Ability to perform moderate to complex account reconciliations.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, time management and organizational skills
• Strong communicator with proven track record of results
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• Self-starter with strong follow up skills and a customer service focused attitude.

• Accounts Payable
• Communication
• ERP
• Support

The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada's leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Brick, Shaw Precast Solutions, Shaw Resources, Clayton Developments Limited, MMH Prestige Homes Inc., Ven-Rez Products Limited, Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.

We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented. We provide our team with the opportunities to grow, and we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table. And we like people with a "let's get it done" attitude! If this sounds like the right fit for you, please show your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume.

We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies please visit our website: www.shawgroupltd.com