Accounts Payable Clerk

voestalpine; Richmond; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team. In this role, you'll ensure the accuracy and timeliness of accounts payable processes while maintaining strong relationships with vendors. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software tools. This supportive organization prioritizes health and safety, offering career development opportunities and a family-oriented culture. If you're motivated and qualified, this is your chance to contribute to a thriving team and grow your career.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an accounts payable clerk with strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and account reconciliations.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with vendors and stakeholders.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Basic Accounting Principles

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 Years of Accounting Experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Job description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Accounts Payable Clerk reports directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and is responsible for ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of accounts payable, account reconciliations, and month-end procedures related to the payable stream, including processing and reporting.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety:

• Adhere to all voestalpine Nortrak safety policies and procedures.

Quality:

• Accurately process and charge expenses/invoices to accounts and cost centres by analyzing reports and recording entries.
• Ensure transactions comply with policies and procedures.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.

On-Time Delivery:

• Process expenses/invoices timely and analyze reports.
• Promptly address stop payments and purchase order amendments.
• Complete reporting requirements on time.
• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries about billing and payments.

Cost:

• Monitor vendor discount opportunities.
• Assess the validity and accuracy of all expenses/invoices.

People:

• Maintain professionalism when dealing with vendors and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships within the finance team and with other coworkers.
• Resolve vendor billing issues effectively.

Environmental:

• Follow Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices, and Policies.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience in manufacturing preferred.

Field of Experience:

• Proven experience as an accounts payable clerk.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; experience with SAP or similar systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged sitting at a desk, occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Occasional travel required.

What we offer

Salary:

• $45,000.00 to $55,000.00 annually

Benefits:

• Supportive, family-oriented culture
• Priority on Health and Safety
• Career development and pay progression
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Retirement plan with matching contributions
• Tuition Assistance, Wellness, Employee Assistance, and Recognition programs

If qualified and motivated, apply now to join voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Click HERE to apply today!

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications.