POSITION: Accounts Payable Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Administration
REPORTING TO: Finance Officer
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INTRODUCTION
This position requires a person who is highly motivated, organized competent in use of accounting spreadsheets. This role reports to the Finance Officer. The employee takes charge of the entire reviewing invoices, cheques, payments, reports process to perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review invoices and check requests
- Sort and match invoices and check requests
- Set invoices up for payment
- Process check requests
- Prepare and process accounts payable checks, wire transfers
- Reconciliation of payments
- Prepare analysis of accounts
- Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
- Resolve invoice discrepancies
- Vendor file maintenance
- Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
- Produce monthly reports
- Assist in month end closing
- Meeting strict deadlines
- Filing
- Answering telephone
- Willing to work occasional extended hours as required
- Other duties as required
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be very computer literate with an advanced knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel (key)
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Good analytical, assessment and mathematical skills
- Strong planning, organizational & time management skills
- Attention to detail & high level of accuracy
- Ability to meet urgent deadlines
- Information gathering and monitoring
- Adaptability, teamwork & collaboration
- Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
- Competent in use of accounting spreadsheets
CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma required
- 2 years account diploma/degree required
- Three years accounting experience preferably with at least two years in trucking or transportation
- Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures.
AUTHORITY
The Accounts Payable Clerk has the authority and responsibility to ensure that all functions of the department are properly performed. In order to function effectively, the Accounts Payable Clerk needs a high degree of skill to work under pressure and multi-task. The Accounts Payable Clerk control their department in such a way that their absence will not cause a loss of efficiency while temporarily away from the terminal.
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE
The Accounts Payable Clerk is to be held accountable for the performance of all duties and responsibilities outlined above.
Confidentiality of all company, customer, and employee information has been maintained.
All company policies and procedures are followed closely.
Punctuality and attendance record is very good.
Hours and Location:
- Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 15:30
- Terminal Location: Delta, BC V4G 1N4
Remuneration:
$50,000 per year - One Year Contract.
Benefits:
- A supportive work environment
- Medical benefits plan
- KPI Bonus plan
Intended Job Posting Audience:
Anyone who can legally work in Canada
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that Apps Cargo Terminals is an Employment Equity company
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Finance: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
