Position: Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Language Requirements: English

Location and Working Conditions: Vaughan ON (Hybrid)

Expected Compensation: $50,300 per year

Purpose:

Review and process for payment, purchase orders, invoices, statements, vouchers, annuities, garnishments, and/or other check requests, as appropriate, for a specified operating unit or internal client group. Draw, verify, and post payment checks, and prepare ledger entries. Handle the resolution of account discrepancies and procedural inquiries.

Job Responsibilities:

• Receives and reviews purchase orders, check requests, and/or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Matches original invoices and requests for payment with internal purchase orders or check requests; performs calculations to determine appropriate payment schedules and amounts and makes modifications as necessary.
• Codes, verifies, and electronically enters accounts payable data into ledgers.
• Draws, verifies, and posts payment checks to appropriate vendors and/or agencies.
• Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts, and serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries.
• Monitors blanket purchase orders and periodically notifies departments of balances.
• Maintains logs, enters and balances account data, and generates statistical summary reports as required.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Post-Secondary education in Accounting/Finance required.

Required Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of handling high volumes of AP invoices in a 3-way match environment.
• Knowledge of Company purchasing policies.
• Knowledgable of Microsoft Excel functions.
• Understanding of basic bookkeeping concepts and procedures.
• Knowledge of automated accounts payable applications.

Experience Required:

• 2-3 years' previous experience in full cycle AP processing.
• Previous experience completing 3-way match an asset.
• Previous experience working in the food/consumer-packaged goods industry desired.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Well organized, accurate, and attentive to detail.
• Good math skills.
• Cooperative and willing to assist others.
• Able to use accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).