Accounts Payable/Office Assistant

Job Summary:
A local industrial contracting company is seeking a person to fill the Accounts Payable/Office Assistant role. The successful applicant should have great attention to detail, excellent numeracy and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage purchase order system and related documentation,
• Receive and process accounts payable documentation including invoices, accurately and efficiently,
• Match invoices to supporting documentation,
• Obtain required approval of invoice packages,
• Record approved invoices in the accounting software,
• Reconcile vendor statements, resolve differences as needed,
• Prepare payments to suppliers on a timely basis,
• Maintain organized, accurate records and files, both electronically and physically
• Telephone and in-person reception as needed,
• Collect/Distribute mail, manage office supply inventory, compiling orders as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous accounts payable/bookkeeping experience required.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with Jonas accounting software is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs, particularly Excel.
• Attention to detail, ability to focus, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Personal transportation required.

Location:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $27.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• vendor management: 1 year (preferred)
• Accounts payable: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person