Accounts Payable Clerk

Trotter & Morton Group of Companies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider in Calgary is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk. This role involves managing payment processes, vendor relations, and ensuring accuracy in financial records. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of accounts payable experience and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including paid vacation and professional development resources.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Minimum 3 weeks’ paid vacation

Extensive benefit plan

RRSP Matching

Professional development and training resources

Health and Wellness program

Inclusive and engaging work environment

Company events

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience handling full-cycle accounts payable.
• Solid understanding of full cycle Accounts Payable process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the A/P Manager to maintain payment goals.
• Assist with payment strategies and mitigate supplier objections.
• Process employee expenses and manage vendor relationships.
• Review invoices for errors and resolve discrepancies.
• Upload Credit Card data and manage payments.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Adaptability

Customer-service orientation

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or GED

Accounting certificates / diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Trotter & Morton Group of Companies are a diverse group of building trades experts offering unique and integrated construction solutions for our divisions specializing in industrial construction, commercial construction, facility services and building maintenance.

Since 1927, our skilled workforce has brought their high-quality workmanship, experience, and passion to a diverse project portfolio that includes some of Alberta and British Columbia 's most iconic structures.

At Trotter & Morton, we know we're only as good as our employees. We are looking to hire hard-working and committed individuals who will contribute to our team of experienced personnel by bringing a willingness to learn and an entrepreneurial spirit to every project. We are currently looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team!

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Minimum 3 weeks’ paid vacation
• Extensive benefit plan
• RRSP Matching
• Professional development and training resources
• Health and Wellness program
• Inclusive and engaging work environment
• Fun company events and barbeques

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager to maintain payment goals and general AP performance levels
• Assist the A / P Manager with payment strategies to make timely A / P payments and mitigate supplier objections while following the corporate A / P policies and procedures
• Invoice entry, verify and post batches
• Respond to vendor queries and manage vendor relationships
• GST, PST, RST reporting for all companies
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied payment transactions
• Review all payment groups, credit balances, refunds and adjustments and apply adjustments and / or corrections to corporate billing records; where necessary obtain the appropriate approvals
• Process employee expenses
• Monitor vender statements
• Review invoices for potential errors and / or discrepancies. Communicate and resolve with the appropriate party
• Manage Credit Card payments and balances.
• Upload Credit Card data from a third party provider, credit card reconciliations, and credit card entries for payment processing. Creating spreadsheets as required to facilitate approvals and invoice entry
• Process subcontract payments
• Prepare and complete payments to third parties, by cash, cheque, EFT, or credit card
• Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records
• Cover reception breaks and lunches as required

Required Skills

• Strong problem solving skills.
• The ability to multi-task effectively
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• A strong work ethic and a positive team attitude
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to adapt and learn new software
• Professional, approachable and customer-service oriented

Required Experience

• Experience handling full-cycle accounts payable across multiple companies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Solid understanding of all aspects of the full cycle Accounts Payable process
• Minimum 2-3 years Progressive Accounts Payable experience
• Completion of Grade 12 Diploma or GED
• Working towards accounting certificates / diploma

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring talented, qualified professionals without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground and to providing an environment without discrimination.

Every effort is made to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities and to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, compensation, promotions, and transfers are based solely on skills and capabilities, job requirements, job performance, and other job‑related criteria.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.