Accounts Payable Specialist

Jamesway Chick Master Incubator Inc.; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

RRSP match

Health, dental & extended benefits

PTO + holidays + floater days

EFAP

Job summary

Jamesway Chick Master Incubator Inc. in Cambridge, ON seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage high-volume AP duties in a paperless, fast-paced setting. You will process invoices, code entries, manage approvals, and support the month-end close under the Finance Manager.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of AP experience, Excel proficiency, and SAP/ERP exposure. A manufacturing background and strong accuracy are essential for success in our headquarters team.

Qualifications

• College diploma in accounting (asset).
• 3-5 years of experience in comparable role (required).
• Experience keying high-volume Accounts Payable ~ 250 invoices per week.
• Hands-on ERP experience (SAP experience an asset).
• Experience working in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Excel.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to work in high volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Update money monitor daily.
• Match, code, obtain approval, enter and file invoices, expense reports, and cheques requisitions.
• Prepare weekly cheque run (includes wire transfers and EFT).
• Address, document and follow through to the end on all A/P discrepancies.
• Monitor A/P aging and keep accounts current.
• Validate Vendors statement of accounts.
• Communicate with team members to obtain required invoice approvals.
• Ensure old PO's that have been received but not invoiced are current using the accrued A/P report and working with various team members.
• Close and reconcile A/P at month end.
• Prepare accrual journal entries at month end for any significant expenses.
• Reconcile outstanding cheques.
• File and/or match packing slips to invoices
• Data Entry for year-end inventory.
• Assist with offsite storage when required.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

High Volume Processing

Team Collaboration

Education

College diploma in accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Hybrid - Cambridge, ON (headquarters)
Reports to: Finance Manager

Position Description

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for all accounts payable duties at Jamesway and supporting the general accounting function operating in a paperless, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Update money monitor daily.
• Match, code, obtain approval, enter and file invoices, expense reports, and cheques requisitions.
• Prepare weekly cheque run (includes wire transfers and EFT).
• Address, document and follow through to the end on all A/P discrepancies.
• Monitor A/P aging and keep accounts current.
• Validate Vendors statement of accounts.
• Communicate with team members to obtain required invoice approvals.
• Ensure old PO's that have been received but not invoiced are current using the accrued A/P report and working with various team members.
• Close and reconcile A/P at month end.
• Prepare accrual journal entries at month end for any significant expenses.
• Reconcile outstanding cheques.
• File and/or match packing slips to invoices
• Data Entry for year-end inventory.
• Assist with offsite storage when required.

Qualifications

• College diploma in accounting (asset).
• 3-5 years of experience in comparable role (required).
• Experience keying high-volume Accounts Payable ~ 250 invoices per week
• Hands-on experience with ERP system (SAP experience an asset)
• Experience working in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with working with Excel
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to work in high volume environment

Why Join Us?

• A collaborative and supportive team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the poultry industry.
• Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth and Education Reimbursement.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• RRSP Employer Match program.
• Comprehensive health, dental & extended benefits to support wellbeing & success.
• 3-weeks PTO, Statutory holidays + Floater Days.
• Company social events: BBQ, golf tournament, etc.

At Jamesway, we're more than a workplace - we're a community. We empower our people with opportunities to grow, celebrate our collaborative culture and strive to make a meaningful impact.