Account Payable (Contract)

Primary Responsibilities:

· Coordinate and direct accounts payable function and staff

· To ensure accounts payable function meets business requirements and operates efficiently

· Sort and match purchase orders, packing slips/receivers and invoices as required

· Problem resolution and resolving discrepancies/issues/problems in a timely manner

· Accurate data entry of invoices in SAP for timely payment of supplier invoices as required

· Ensure timely completion of cheque runs and emergency payments if necessary

· Adhere to all Scotia online requirements and manage upgrades as they come up

· Responding to vendor inquiries & internal departmental inquiries in a timely and professional manner

· Lead transition of divisions’ program vendor A/P including KRW vendors and other changes that arise

· Month end support including journal entries and A/P accruals

· Perform month end A/P, GRIR and intercompany reconciliations

· Prepare and review aged A/P report providing analysis regarding outstanding items

· Develop and provide reporting, cash forecasting and analytics related to accounts payable

· Provide audit support on all annual financial audit as it relates to AP including controller model files

· Vendor statement analysis and reconciliations

· Participate and oversee Accounts Payable projects and opportunities as assigned by the Supervisor

· Backup and other functions as required due to vacations and workload fluctuation.

· Other reasonable tasks assigned by Supervisor

· Possibly work irregular hours to meet month end deadlines

Years of Experience:

5+ years of accounting experience.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree with concentration in accounting, finance or related field.

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications:

· Tracking budget expenses.

· Attention to detail.

· Analyzing information.

· Ability to maintain Vendor relationships.

· Data entry skills.

· General math skills.

· Must be a self-starter and quick learner with the ability to work effectively within a team setting.

· Flexibility in work schedule is necessary to accommodate periods of high volume workload.

· In addition to strong accounting, skills the successful candidate will need to demonstrate effective interpersonal, organizational, documentation and research capabilities.

· Hyperion, SAP, Excel, and other financials systems experience a plus.

Pay: $40,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person