ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

EPC Industries Limited; Amherst; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Emmerson Packaging is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage invoice processing and general accounting duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely payments to suppliers and addressing discrepancies efficiently.

With a focus on quality and detail, you will contribute to maintaining the highest standards in our accounting processes. We offer competitive wages and comprehensive health and dental benefits to our team members.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel and able to manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and perform clerical accounting duties.
• Receive and sort invoices for payment with a three-way match.
• Post accounts payable invoices into the accounting system.
• Assist with month-end accrual reports and reconciliations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Post-secondary accounting course

Job description

Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions, and we love what we do! We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team! This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 17 years running.

Our Values say it best:

• We enhance our lives by helping others succeed
• We care about our clients, each other, and our communities
• We are responsible for the outcome of our actions
• We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us

JOB SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Clerk processes invoices for payment and performs general clerical accounting duties.

JOB TASKS :

• Receives invoices from suppliers; processes for payment with a three-way match (invoice, purchase order, packing/receiving slip)
• Collects and sorts receiving slips daily
• Posts accounts payable invoices in accounting system
• Follows up on receiving issues such as missing slips or errors
• Follows up on purchase order issues such as wrong quantities, missing POs, etc.
• Assists with processing ACH’s, EFT’s, and cheques for weekly payments to suppliers
• Completes month end accrual reports and investigates discrepancies
• Aids with month end accounts payable reconciliation
• Assists with filing copies of cheques and back-up documents
• Acts as backup for other accounts payable functions

COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient in the use of Excel software program
• Strong time-management and organizational skills; able to multi-task effectively
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy; detail-oriented

REQUIRMENTS :

• High School diploma, or equivalent

PREFFERED:

• Completion of post-secondary basic accounting course

What's in it for YOU?

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits