Accounts Payable Coordinator

Bento Inc.; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic company as an Accounts Payable Coordinator, where you'll manage vendor invoices, reconciliations, and support month-end closings. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in accounts payable and strong communication skills. With a focus on collaboration and growth, you will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and vendor relationships. Enjoy competitive rewards and opportunities for career advancement in a fast-paced and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Group health benefits

Retirement plans

Extensive training opportunities

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in accounts payable.
• Experience with month-end tasks in a high-volume environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite with intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process vendor invoices ensuring accuracy.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end closing activities, including reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivation

Customer service

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or business

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Accounting software

Job description

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE COORDINATOR

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Location:

• 25 Sims Crescent, Unit 1, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1C9 | This role requires 3 to 4 days of in-office work per week.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Receive and process vendor invoices and posting it into accounting system with ensured accuracy.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Prepare files as required, balance and process payment list to Accounts Payable Manager weekly.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly accruals for unreceived or unbilled goods and services.
• Assist in month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and reporting
• Prepare and support balance sheet reconciliations, as required.
• Manage and respond to all inquiries from vendors and other internal departments.
• Assistance with inquiries and data support for external financial audits.
• Keep invoice records and organized in a professional manner.
• Communicate transaction discrepancies to appropriate parties and track outstanding items.
• Communicate via email, telephone with vendors across Canada and US daily.
• Provide adequate customer service to both vendors and internal staff.
• Support with ad hoc projects and inquiries.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in an account payable capacity (manufacturing and CPG experience considered an asset).
• Post-secondary education with a focus in accounting or business considered as an asset.
• Experience with month end tasks in a high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; be able to comprehend and articulate accounting issues from non-accounting/cross-functional teams and be able to recommend pragmatic solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook). Intermediate skills in Excel considered an asset.
• Knowledge of accounting software an asset (experience with Microsoft Dynamics - JustFoods would be considered an asset).
• Demonstrate a high level of autonomy and self-motivation – who takes direction well but has a clear understanding of how to organize the day-to-day functions, asks questions and engages in self-directed learning to tackle new tasks.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced office environment with a Can-Do attitude.
  
  

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.
  
  

At Bento, we are a dynamic team of people from different backgrounds and talents, with the goal of delivering an exceptional customer experience that defines us. If you are looking for a fun, friendly, and fast-paced work environment where you can take great pride in what you do, then the possibilities we offer are endless.

For more information about us and our opportunities, please visit www.bentosushi.com .

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a; accounting clerk, accounting assistant, accounts payable associate.

We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.