Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist

Protective Industrial Products; Laval; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial sector seeks an Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist to manage full-cycle AR and AP functions. The role requires organizing financial records, processing invoices, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and have relevant educational background and experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a similar AP / AR or accounting role.
• Proficiency in SYSPRO ERP or similar systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, reconcile accounts, and handle collections.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records for month-end and year-end closing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SYSPRO ERP

Job description

The Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist is a finance professional responsible for maintaining the full-cycle AR and AP functions. This includes processing invoices, reconciling accounts, handling collections, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy, and experience using SYSPRO ERP or similar systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Apply customer payments and follow up on outstanding balances(collection).
• Resolve customer billing issues and discrepancies professionally.
• Reconcile AR accounts and assist with month-end closing
• Run Customer credit history to release new orders.
• Process new customer references requisitions to Suppliers.
• Process Customers Invoicing, EDI.
• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals.
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Prepare and process payments (cheques, EFTs, wire transfers).
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain vendor files
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., purchasing, sales, operations, customer service) to ensure smooth financial transactions.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES :

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar AP / AR or accounting role.
• Proficiency in SYSPRO ERP or similar system would be a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Protective Industrial Products (PIP) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the

workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation,

national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination,

layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. PIP makes hiring decisions based

solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, you may request access to our EEO policy.

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