Job Description

Job description:

The Junior AP Clerk is responsible for performing a range of accounting and clerical tasks related to the full cycle of accounts payable. This generally includes receiving, verifying, and processing invoices, communicating with vendors and internal staff about payables, and preparing cheque runs. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and a high degree of attention to detail to process payables in accordance to vendor and branch specific guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Review incoming invoices to determine backup and/or approval required

Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving backup

Accurately review, code, and process non-purchase order vendor invoices and utility bills

Reconcile, process, and pay company gas cards

Process cheque requests and expense reports

Prepare cheque runs

Perform monthly reconciliations for all vendors

Perform data entry associated with accounts payable

Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies

Address and respond to vendor inquiries

Reconcile accounts payable schedules and follow up on pending items as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

2-3 years experience with accounts payable or general accounting

Excellent investigative and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills to work with vendors and internal team members to resolve invoicing issues

Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently to prioritize and organize workload to meet deadlines

High degree of attention to detail with the ability to handle high degree of vendor specific and branch specific processing guidelines

Intermediate Excel skills preferred

Knowledge of basic accounting principles

Strong analytic abilities

Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Experience:

Accounts Payable: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person