Accounts Payable Specialist

Alta Genetics; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in cattle genetics based in Calgary is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. This role involves processing financial transactions, managing vendor inquiries, and ensuring timely payments. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in accounts payable and familiarity with JD Edwards software. The position requires strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. This is a fixed-term contract with in-person work required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in an Accounts Payable position.
• Multi-currency payables exposure is an asset.
• High level of customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process cheque runs and organize mailing to vendors.
• Monitor and analyze accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Assist with month-end closing and reports.

Skills

Accounts Payable expertise

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Tools

JD Edwards Enterprise One

Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate Excel)

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to our Controller and working as a key member of our AP team, this role is responsible for providing day-to-day accounts payable expertise for all financial transactions for Alta Genetics North America payables. You will be required to use JD Edwards and other related systems.

Job Type: Fixed-term contract

Contract length: 3 months

Work Location: In person

Primary Responsibilities

1. Answer vendor and internal queries
2. Review, verify, and enter all invoices
3. Track and process expense reports in compliance with company policies and procedures
4. Process cheque runs, and organize mailing to vendors and contractors in a timely manner
5. Post and reconcile accounts payable transactions
6. Monitor and analyze accounts to ensure payments are up to date
7. Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries to resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
8. Assist with month-end closing and reports
9. Provide supporting documentation for audits

Skills and Qualifications

1. 3+ years’ experience in an Accounts Payable position
2. Exposure to multi-currency payables and 1099 experience is considered an asset
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate Excel)
4. Experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One 9.2 software is an asset
5. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organizational and administrative skills
6. Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team
7. Willing to take on additional duties as required
8. Initiative to review and improve processes and information within the department and company
9. High level of customer service and communication skills
10. Effective time management skills to meet deadlines

About Us

Alta Genetics is a global leader in the production, marketing, and distribution of beef and dairy cattle genetics worldwide. We operate in 14 markets with partners in more than 55 wholesale markets. We offer dairy and beef consulting services, cow activity and health monitoring, calf nutrition, reproduction, and herd management programs. Our goal is to be a trusted partner for progressive dairy farms and beef ranches committed to sustainable and profitable operations.

Alta Genetics has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies, which includes Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics, and VAS. The URUS Group operates in 17 countries with approximately 2,400 employees, providing innovative dairy and beef genetics, reproductive services, and management solutions.