Accounts Payable Administrator [Confidential Employer]

CareerBeacon; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential and commercial development is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in accounts payable, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and Sage. This role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are a proactive individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, making it an exciting next step in your career.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Good Health and Dental Benefits Plan

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions

Free Access to Gym

Free Parking

Free Paid Personal Days

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable is required.
• Understanding of property accounting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accounts payable processes and accuracy in invoice handling.
• Maintain vendor accounts and relationships while resolving discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

College or University Program in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Sage

Microsoft Word

Adobe Suite

Job description

We are a leading company in Residential and Commercial Development and are looking for the right person to join our team. One who has a minimum of 3+ years' experience in accounts payable. As the ideal candidate, you have completed either a college (NSCC or equivalent) or university program with a concentration in accounting.

An understanding of property accounting would be an asset.

Combining a positive attitude with a strong work ethic, you are a highly professional and committed individual who enjoys taking initiative in your work. With superior organizational skills and communication skills, you consistently maintain a high degree of accuracy and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities:

The Accounts Payable Administrator is responsible for ensuring compliance with the company's accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in invoice submission, processing, and payment. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and an understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

1. Receive, verify, match & post invoices for properties
2. Resolve invoice discrepancies
3. Maintain vendor accounts & relationships
4. Reconcile vendor statements
5. Credit Card Reconciliations
6. Prepare and process payment runs
7. Assist in month-end procedures
8. Creating and Tracking Various Spreadsheets for the Purpose of Reporting any Financial information that requires tracking.
9. Other accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The individual MUST have proficient knowledge and experience in the following areas:

1. Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and can apply them on the job
2. Very Strong capabilities using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level
3. Very Strong capabilities of using Microsoft Outlook at an advanced level
4. Very Strong capabilities of using Sage
5. Excellent organization skills
6. Extremely detail-oriented and accurate
7. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
8. Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
9. Ability to work independently and be a team player, and take initiative to get things done
10. Very Proficient in other Microsoft and Adobe Suite such as Word, etc.
11. Typing skills at 50wpm (or more) is an asset

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Good Health and Dental Benefits Plan
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions by Employer
• Free Access to Gym
• Free Parking
• Free Paid Personal Days