Here we GROW again! Bradford Greenhouses Ltd. is seeking an experienced Accounts Payables clerk to join our Finance team on a 3-month contract, with the potential of turning into permanent status, working at our Corporate office located in Barrie. Reports To Controller Summary The Accounts Payable (A/P) Clerk is directly responsible for performing a range of accounting duties related to the accounts payables function, generally by data entry and related duties in disbursing non-payroll accounts payable to individuals, suppliers, corporations, and other entities. The A/P Clerk will also ensure the timely and accurate processing of payment documents such as purchase orders, travel reimbursements, stipends, expenses, and any other accounting transactions related to A/P management. Job Duties l Collaborate with the Controller, General Accountant, and CFO to maintain collection goals and general A/P performance levels. l Obtain approval for disbursements and ensure that expenditures do not exceed available cash. l Prepare and fill out payments to third parties, whether by cash, check, credit, and other forms of payment. l Audits purchase requests for materials, supplies, equipment, and other collateral; verifies that orders are charged to the proper accounts. l Post and reconcile company payments to general ledgers. l Review bills to the company for potential errors and/or discrepancies. l Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions. l Post A/P data to profit/loss reports, balance sheets, income statements, and other documentation. l Review all credit balances, refunds, and adjustments, and apply adjustments and/or corrections to corporate billing records. l Balance daily A/P batches; prepare and distribute payment reports and statistics to key personnel. l Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its business partners. l Form payment strategies to make timely A/P payments and mitigate supplier objections. l Investigate payment problems while following corporate A/P policies and procedures.
Requirements l Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. l 2 years direct experience in an A/P capacity. l Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records. l Strong knowledge of payment regulations and fair credit practices. l Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information and monetary transactions. l Experience in gathering data, compiling the proper information, and preparing financial reports. l Basic knowledge of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls. l Advanced proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheet programs and applications. l Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. l Strong work ethic and positive team attitude. l Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills. l Excellent teamwork and team building skills. l Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. l Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies. l Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills. l High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
Working Conditions l Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. l Additional hours as required.