Accounts Payable Coordinator

Hlf 2023; Lunenburg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services located in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to manage supplier invoices and ensure timely payments. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts payable, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers a competitive salary along with various benefits including health coverage and wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental, & vision coverage

Pay-for-performance incentives

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Wellness programs

Retirement planning

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience.
• Self-starter with initiative to work independently.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Collaborate with teams to improve data capture accuracy.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Data accuracy

Education

Post-secondary diploma or certificate in a business-related field

Job description

Job Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and investigating invoicing discrepancies.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Validate invoices in document capture software to ensure data accuracy.
• Update document capture software settings as needed to improve data capture accuracy.
• Reconcile supplier invoices with receiving documents to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding balances and reconciling items, working with internal partners and/or suppliers for prompt resolution.
• Review voucher entries and all invoices before batch processing.
• Review corporate credit card expense reports and follow up on missing documentation on behalf of the Senior Corporate Credit Card Coordinator.
• Collaborate with the master data team to gather documents for new vendor setup and understand the payment process for aged invoices.
• Assist with sorting incoming mail (fax, email) and direct it for processing based on supplier and internal stakeholder knowledge.
• Respond to accounts payable email inquiries as required.
• Identify discrepancies between invoiced information and High Liner Foods' internal database.
• Maintain payment accuracy and timeliness for assigned vendors.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience.
• A team player who enjoys completing tasks before deadlines.
• Self-starter with the initiative to work independently and assist others.
• Focused on team success and continuous improvement.
• Positive attitude with problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and enthusiasm for leveraging technology to improve controls and efficiencies.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental, & vision coverage.
• Pay-for-performance incentives.
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs.
• Wellness programs.
• Retirement planning.
• Supplemental parental leave.
• Disability support.
• Family-friendly policies & summer hours.
• Volunteer hours.
• Learning and mentorship opportunities.
• Safety-focused work environment.

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Current employees: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for details.

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Business Continuity Planning, Food Technology, ABAP, Import, Electrical & Automation, Adobe

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 1-2 years

Vacancy: 1