Accounts Payable Clerk

Cando Rail & Terminals; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed schedules

Training programs

Safety culture

Employee ownership

Life & disability insurance

Best Managed Company recognition

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals is seeking an AP Clerk to manage the accurate and timely processing of payable transactions and to collaborate across disciplines under the Financial Controller.

The role emphasizes strong accounting skills, analytical thinking, and effective vendor communication, with opportunities for training and career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in accounting.
• 3+ years in core accounting processes.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 would be asset.
• Experience in a collaborative environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and timely processing of invoices in compliance with procurement policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Review and approve payment batches with proper coding and regulatory compliance.
• Reconcile accounts payable records for accuracy and completeness.
• Generate regular reports and analyses on accounts payable activities for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and tax regulations.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or certification in accounting

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 80 operations, we are the 3 rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the AP Clerk is primarily responsible for preparation and review of payable transactions. The successful candidate will be an individual with a strong accounting background, an analytical and critical thinking focus who can work with individuals across multiple disciplines to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.

Advantages

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic organization with established processes and systems.
• Potential for advancement within the department and Company.
• Ability to learn and develop from established finance professionals.
• Strong company culture and positive company environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accurate and timely processing of invoices, ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and resolve payment discrepancies where needed
• Review and approve payment batches, ensuring proper coding and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Reconcile accounts payable records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Generate regular reports and analysis on accounts payable activities, presenting findings to senior management as required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in accounting is preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in core accounting processes is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 would be considered an asset.
• Experience in a collaborative environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, grow and develop in the role and into the future.

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.