Administrative Assistant - 3 Month Contract

Sunrise Farms; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Farms in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to process, verify and reconcile invoices and issue payments to suppliers. The role supports the reception and administration teams, with a Monday to Friday schedule from 8am to 4:30pm.

Responsibilities include managing AP for several Sunrise entities, maintaining vendor files, and ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of financial data. Prior AP experience and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounts payable processes and general ledgers.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in financial data entry.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process, verify, and reconcile invoices for all Sunrise Farms entities.
• Prepare batches of invoices for data entry and payment processing.
• Manage weekly cheque runs and vendor payments.
• Maintain vendor master files and filing systems for AP documents.
• Assist the reception and administration team as needed.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Grade 12 education

Accounting/Business Admin courses

Accounts Payable Certification (asset)

Job description

Sunrise Farmsis a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.

From our hatcheries to our "ready to eat" state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

Role:

The individual will be responsible for processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices and issuing payment to suppliers. As well as assisting the reception area, and administration team.

Schedule : Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Perform the following accounts payable functions for all companies (Dunn-Rite Food Products, Carleton Hatcheries, Sunrise Livehaul MB): 1) receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services; 2) verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures; 3) prepare batches of invoices for data entry and enter invoices for payment; 4) manage the weekly cheque run and prepare vendor cheques for submission.
• Maintain vendor master files.
• Maintain an accurate and efficient filing system for accounts payable documents.
• Maintain and update the Accounts Payable control and policy manuals.
• Other accounting related duties as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounts payable and maintaining general ledgers.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial and employee files.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Very effective organizational skills and time management skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy is necessary.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Grade 12 education or equivalent. Courses in Accounting or Business Administration are an asset. Accounts Payable Certification would also be an asset.
• 2-3 years' experience in Accounts Payable and/or an Accounting environment.

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At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.