Job Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Clerk is accountable for processing invoices for payment to vendors, resolving vendor related issues and administering employee expense reports. Ensure that completed transactions adhere to corporate processes and policies.

Key Accountabilities:

Process employee expense reports in accordance with established policies and procedures. Process vendor invoices through AS400 and subsets (Elke) to ensure invoices and the accompanying payment requests are completed in compliance with the requirements of Sofina financial policies and procedures. Process invoices for multiple locations and departments. Communicate and work with procurement team to pull hog reports and process payments on a weekly basis. Ensure critical vendor payments made to due date to avoid late payment/interest charges. Maintain and reconcile Accounts Payable vendor accounts. Ensure proper maintenance of records in compliance with current legal requirements. Prepare and record month-end expense accruals and balance sheet reconciliations and provide details to the Controller. Ensure that related records are retained in accordance with the corporate record retention policy. Reconcile and analyze manufacturing and purchase price variances. Communicate with procurement and receiving team to rectify discrepancies. Responsible for external audit requirements through the preparation of accurate working papers. Perform other duties as required

Requirements

College or Diploma / Degree Minimum 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience within a similar environment is a must. Experience in the manufacturing department is preferred. ERP experience preferred (AS400) Intermediate Skill with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook). Self-driven and independent, highly organized with and attention to detail with high degree of accuracy, strong communication skills Committed to supporting process automation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.