Accounts Payable Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Processing invoices using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology and addressing exceptions in a timely fashion.
• Investigate errors in the Procure to Pay Cycle and identify the root cause and resolve then with the respective business area.
• Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Ensure Purchasing and Accounts Payable policies and procedures are followed and identify any discrepancies to management.
• Maintain proper internal controls.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and vendor payment analysis.
• Conduct regular vendor master record review to ensure duplicate and obsolete vendors are flagged for deletion, as well as notifying master data control for any changes to ensure all data is accurate.
• Review vendor statements for any unclaimed credits and act accordingly.
• Absorb and assist on special projects, as assigned, including system enhancement and testing.
• Prepare vendor account analysis.
• Generate monthly reports.
• Assist the business areas in resolution of budget or questionable charges.
• Work with the respective business area and outside auditors to provide the required information.

  Qualifications

  • 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting or accounts payable in a manufacturing organization.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft’s Outlook, Excel and Word.
  • Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and aptitude for figures.
  • Good communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to multi-task and strong organizational skills.
  • Experience in dealing with sales tax is preferred.
  • Knowledge of working with SAP is preferred.
  • Experience with OCR software is preferred.
  • Associate's Degree, Accounts Payable Certification or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.
  • Demonstrates knowledge in SAP FI - Accounts Payable & SAP MM – Materials Management modules.

    Benefits

    • Tuition reimbursement/assistance.
    • Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time.
    • Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
    • RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.).
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN).
    • Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
    • Fertility drug coverage.
    • Paid Maternity Leave Top Up.
    • Hybrid work model for certain positions.