Job Description

What will you do?

The Accounts Payable Representative (AP) involves providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to the Finance & Accounting Department. The position is responsible for processing accounts payable payments and related purchase functions.

What will you work on?

Assess vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness. Review and process expense reports. Process invoices and cheque requisitions for payment, ensuring GL coding is appropriate, due date is valid and applicable approvals are in place. Data entry in BPCS to input invoices/cheque requisitions. Complete weekly cheque runs, organizing cheques and supporting documentation for manager to review. Check spreadsheets for accuracy. Maintain digital and physical financial records. Participate to provide supporting documentation and feedback when need for internal and external audits. Reply to inquiries via phone and email from vendors and staff on the status of payments. Liaise with manager for release of payments and reviewing cheque runs. Perform other job-related duties/projects as assigned.

To be successful you will have:

Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field with a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
or

Equivalent education and experience in a similar role.

What you bring to the team:

Superior computer skills: MS-Office, AS400, data entry. Strong organization skills with ability to plan workload and multitask in order to meet tight deadlines and produce results. Communication: express information (oral and written) with consistency, clarity and professionalism. Fluent in English (bilingual in French would be an asset). Mathematical: high working knowledge and ability to accurately perform mathematical tasks. Analytical: identify a problem or issue, gather information, develop a solution. Critical thinking: analyze and evaluate facts to form a judgement. Interpersonal: relate well with people, effective/active listener, collaborate and work well with others.

How Makita supports our team members:

Competitive salary and incentive program. Company paid benefits (medical/dental/vision/employee assistance plan). RSP Plan. Work life balance with paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days. Opportunities for career growth and an Education Reimbursement Program.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00-$47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Whitby, ON L1N 7B7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person