Accounts Payable Specialist

Charger Logistics Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Charger Logistics Inc. seeks a motivated individual for its Accounting and Finance Department. This role involves managing vendor payments, analyzing liquidity, and improving processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills, with a degree in Finance or Accounting and relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Healthcare Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable or analytical role.
• Thorough knowledge of accounts payable policies and journal entries.
• Experience working with international accounts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining and implementing vendor payment procedures.
• Manage weekly cheque runs and reconcile vendor accounts.
• Conduct liquidity and cash flow analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Charger Logistics Inc. is a world-class asset-based carrier with locations across North America. With over 20 years of experience providing the best logistics solutions, Charger Logistics has transformed into a leading transport provider and continues to grow.

We are seeking an individual with excellent communication and leadership skills to join our Accounting and Finance Department. Charger Logistics invests in its employees to provide opportunities for learning and growth. We are an entrepreneurial-minded organization that welcomes and supports individual ideas and strategies. We are currently expanding and looking to add a motivated individual to our team based at our Brampton office.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in defining and implementing procedures for vendor payments, invoices, purchase orders, contracts, travel expenses, utility payments, and similar transactions.
• Act as the first point of contact with vendors; effectively communicate and liaise with vendors and other departments to resolve A/P inquiries and discrepancies.
• Manage weekly cheque runs, including producing, reviewing, and signing cheques, EFTs, and other electronic payments.
• Prepare vendor cheques for mailing.
• Manage and create POs for organization members.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Conduct liquidity and cash flow analysis, manage bank payments (SWIFT, ACH, WIRE), Forex purchases, and coordinate with banks on new accounts and payment updates.
• Communicate effectively with external system support regarding payment escalations to meet expectations within stipulated turnaround times.
• Create and maintain daily spreadsheets to monitor cash flow and projections of ACH and EFT payments, ensuring liquidity standards are met using Microsoft Excel.
• Implement continual process improvements within AP to increase efficiency and workload capacity.
• Review and track critical payments across systems and departments.
• Participate in preparing reports for senior management.
• Audit invoices, employee expenses, and prepare journal entries and accruals.
• Assist in providing documentation for financial transactions and metrics.
• Communicate with departments and vendors on escalations, expenditures, and payment statuses.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable or analytical role.
• Experience working with international locations in Canada, the US, and Mexico.
• Thorough knowledge of accounts payable policies, journal entries, and accruals.
• Ability to be an effective business partner across regions and departments.
• Ability to own assignments and work independently.
• Advanced MS Excel and Outlook skills.
• Capacity to process large volumes of invoices and payments while prioritizing tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines and manage shifting priorities.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Healthcare Benefits
• Career Growth Opportunities

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Truck Transportation

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