Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an AP Specialist for a Contract-to-Hire position in Burnaby, BC. The role involves high-volume processing of consignments, ensuring timely payments and reconciliation tasks. Candidates should have at least 2 years of Accounts Payable experience and be comfortable with technology and communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Accounts Payable experience with account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of the AP Subledger.
• Tech-savvy to toggle between multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process consignment files to create settlement statements.
• Follow up on discrepancies or inaccuracies on invoices.
• Process cheque runs, electronic funds transfers, and wire payments.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Account Reconciliations

Tech-savvy

Communication

Job description

The AP Specialist role is responsible for high volume processing of consignment for Canadian and USD markets. The primary responsibility for the specialist will be to ensure all consignments are paid on time and that appropriate remittance processes and systems are adhered to.

Job Duties

• Review, verify, and process consignment files to create settlement statements and issue accurate payments for consignments in accordance with the company’s contractual obligations.
• Follow up and obtain clarification on any discrepancies or inaccuracies on invoices and settlement statements.
• Use pre-set guidelines to code invoices to the general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve any unpaid or late payments.
• Process cheque runs, electronic funds transfers, and wire payments to consignors, lien holders, and suppliers in a timely manner.
• Reconcile settlement statements to the general ledger prior to mail-out and month end.
• Reconcile repair & hauling accounts to ensure recovery of funds. Balance commissions in various systems.
• Ensure coding on cost refunds / changes is up-to-date and follow-up for explanations for delays.
• Liaise with Search and Review departments to continually monitor files ready for settlement statements, post-sale changes, and corrections such as price adjustments, deductions, and bills for deficiencies.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned accounts to identify and resolve unreconciled items.

Hard Skills

• 2+ years Accounts Payable experience with account reconciliations
• Knowledge of the AP Subledger
• Tech-savvy to toggle between multiple systems

Soft Skills

• Strong written and spoken communication skills

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Burnaby, British Columbia and some days remote. 40-hour work week.

About Aston Carter :

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the ., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.