Senior Accounts Payable/ Accounts Payable

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Responsible for efficiently and accurately processing accounts payable invoices and transactions for numerous divisions within the company.

MAJOR AREAS OF PERFORMANCE:

• Ensure accounts payable invoices are properly coded, approved, and entered into system

• Identify invoice discrepancies; if necessary, work with Sourcing department to resolve discrepancies

• Responsible for gathering the necessary receiving records for purchase orders and matching of purchase order/receiving/invoices

• Assist with the timely distribution of weekly checks to employees and outside vendors

• Calculate and maintain records related to sales and use tax, including Canadian GST

• Responsible for American Express Corporate Card and Visa vendor payment transactions

• Research outstanding debits or credits on vendor statements and determine appropriate resolution

• Responsible for the timely handling of vendor and employee inquiries

• Assist with the preparation of month end accruals ensuring proper cutoff

• Responsible for the entry of independent contractor and client payment data into system

• Complete filing and other miscellaneous clerical duties

• Adhoc reporting as necessary

• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, (EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS) REQUIRED:

• Two year degree in Accounting, preferred

• Qualified candidates would posses 1-3 years of accounts payable experience

• High attention to detail • Good organizational skills

• Strong time management skills and communication skills

• Competency with MS office - specifically with Excel

• Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus

• Self motivated with ability to determine when its necessary to reach out for assistance