Job Description

Accounts Payable Clerk

For over 30 years, Atlantic Aqua Farms have set the highest standard of quality in the North American shellfish industry. We place a high value on providing a positive working environment that ensures our employees are respected and challenged daily.

We are currently looking for an

Accounts Payable Clerk

to join our accounting team for a period of 12-18 months with possibility to extend.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Process vendor invoices, matching them to receiving documents and purchase orders and enter in the accounts payable system. Check pricing and quantities billed on vendor invoices to ensure accuracy. Code invoices for recording to the correct general ledger accounts. Perform reconciliations of vendor statements and follow up on any discrepancies. Obtain signature approval from appropriate manager. Run accounts payable listings and payment runs for review and approval by Corporate Controller. Prepare cheques and on-line electronic payments to vendors ensuring vendors are paid in a timely manner according to vendor payment terms. Other administrative duties as required.

Key attributes and skills required:

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and motivated to learn in-house software programs Experience in SAP Business One and familiar with EFT and wire processing would be considered an asset but not required. Thorough, detail orientated, team player with analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to changes in duties, requirements, and deadlines.

Education and experience

Post-secondary diploma or certificate from an accounting or business program Minimum one year of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education Previous accounts payable experience preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate
Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this is a full-time, year-round position located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island commencing as soon as possible. Starting hourly rate will be between $22.50 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: From $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person