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Black & McDonald Limited Accounts Payable Specialist - 12 Month Contract in Markham, Ontario
ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald's Accounting and Finance team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
Black & McDonald Limited is actively seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist located in Markham, Ontario to ensure timely and accurate posting and payment of accounts payables and general clerical duties such as posting of material transfers, filing, etc. You will have the confidence to own these responsibilities and ensure that the full A/P cycle is completed each month. This is a contract position for 12 months. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Accurate data entry and posting of high-volume invoices (i.e. PO, subcontract and non-PO)
Ensuring invoices match purchase orders (2- and 3-way match)
Ensure discounts are taken
Obtaining approval of invoices prior to payment (i.e. employee expenses)
Process weekly disbursements (i.e. cheques / EFT / online payments)
Complete detailed cost coding of vendor invoices in excel format
Responding to internal & external inquiries within 48 hours
Accounts payable days at 45 days or more
Monthly general ledger and subledger reconciliation
Manage all vendor accounts; reconcile vendor statements
Review, input and process bill payments on a timely basis
Responsible for maintaining a schedule of accounts payable to ensure that bill payments are prioritized for cashflow management
Reviews and processes accounts payable transactions accurately and timely, ensuring proper procedures are followed and deadlines are met.
Communicates with vendors and internal customers, when necessary, to correct and modify invoices/payments
Assist with administrative duties as assigned
Assist with year-end accruals and audits
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Communicates Effectively
Holds Self and Others Accountable
Problem Solving and Innovation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Values and Respects Others
Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Degree or Diploma in an accounting related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 3-5 years' experience in Accounts Payable profession
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Advanced user of:
MS Excel
JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system is considered an asset
Proven ability to handle high volume (100 invoices/day), meet deadlines, and prioritize workload
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.