Accounts Payable Clerk

Jombone; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an A/P Clerk in Mississauga. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing vendor payments, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a background in accounts payable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in A / P using accounting software platforms.
• English fluency – verbal and written business communication skills.
• Understanding of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, resolving any errors.
• Reconcile bank accounts & credit card transactions.
• Ensure invoices are approved prior to payment release.

Skills

English fluency

Reasoning skills

Self-management

Conflict resolution

Education

2+ years experience in A/P

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The A / P Clerk processes vendor payments and controls expenses. After source documents are verified against supplier/vendor invoice charges, approval for authorization to process payment is obtained, and payments are processed. Transactions are verified and recorded within General Ledger allocations.

Mandatory Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in A / P using accounting software platforms
• English fluency – verbal and written business communication skills
• Understanding of GAAP and various technologies, e.g., Microsoft Office

Job Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, matching to source purchase orders and receiving reports of physical goods/services, resolving any errors
• Reconcile bank accounts & credit card transactions to monthly statements
• Reconcile supplier statements to A / P sub-ledger
• Ensure invoices are approved prior to payment queueing/release
• Scan, archive, and organize A / P documents
• Process A / P accruals for month-end
• Assist with change management related to process improvements
• Compile year-end review supporting documentation for annual audits
• Communicate courteously and professionally when responding to high-volume inquiries related to outgoing payments (phone, email)
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to verify expenses and vendor charges

Soft Skills

• Positive self-starter capable of self-management and effective prioritization
• Professional, polite, polished, with a positive attitude
• Strong reasoning and critical thinking skills to complete detailed administrative and analytical tasks
• Able to diffuse and handle conflicts with diplomacy and tact