Accounts Payable Assistant

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant for our client located in Windsor, ON. This is a temporary full-time position that operates in a hybrid office setting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for processing invoices into QAD via Concur, ensuring accurate 3-way match (PO, Invoice & Receiving), assignment to the correct General Ledger account, proper approvals are obtained and accounting for commodity taxes accurately (i.e. PST, HST and GST).
• Expense Reports and Charge Cards - Agree all invoices to summary, ensure Company Policy is followed, check mathematical accuracy, and ensure management has approved documents.
• Responsible for accurately keying in supplier invoices, credits, and cheque requisitions into the Accounts Payable system, on a timely basis; ensuring all verifications steps have been completed.
• Accumulating data from ERP system weekly to prepare and process vendor payments.
• Actively manage Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt and Customer AP account balances.
• Maintenance of the Accounts Payable data including maintenance of vendor profiles, new vendor set up, ensuring accuracy of banking information, address/name changes.
• Ensure all AP-related controls are in place and followed to support the delivery of strong financial reporting accuracy.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and routinely review account statements.
• Assist with the quarter and year end audits as required.
• Support the month end financial close posting journal entries and reconciling various balance sheet accounts.
• Other ad hoc request / projects as required (including money orders, intercompany entries, etc.)
• Working in compliance with the company's Health & Safety Policies/SOPs including but not limited to the Safety Responsibilities Procedure.
• Will comply with Good Manufacturing Practices in all GMP sensitive areas.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Successful completion of Post-Secondary Education with emphasis in accounting and/or equivalent work experience.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience within a computerized Accounts Payable environment.
• Computer literate in spread sheeting (Excel) & work processing (Word) programs.
• Excellent investigative and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with good time management skills.
• Knowledge of ERP and AP automation (SAP & Concur) considered an asset.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $24.04 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have a computer set up that will allow you to work remotely when needed?

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 5 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Windsor, ON (required)

Work Location: In person