Associate-A/P

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking an AP professional to ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies with PO data. The role includes setting up accrual listings at month-end, supporting SOX compliance, reviewing invoices for DOA coding of non-PO invoices, and communicating with vendors.

Requires 2–3 years AP experience, JD Edwards, and solid Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years AP experience in high-volume environment.
• Post-secondary accounting degree or diploma.
• Experience with JD Edwards ERP preferred.
• Knowledge of intermediate to advanced accounting principles.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills along with strong analytical problem solving.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and various Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
• Experience with OCR and workflow preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up accrual listing for various business units during month-end reporting.
• Follow SOX compliance with accuracy, control, and efficiency.
• Review invoices to ensure approvals are compliant with DOA Coding of non-PO invoices.
• Coding variance for 2 and 3 way invoices to purchase orders.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries regarding discrepancies.
• Ensure supplier master records are accurate with change of address or payment terms.
• Perform reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Prepare accrual listing for Business Units.
• Weekly EDI upload as required.
• Liaise with internal and external suppliers/customers.
• Maintain level of quality consistent with established standards.
• Comply with established safety rules.
• Comply with company policy and procedures.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and managers.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Excel

Outlook

Office applications

OCR

Job description

SUMMARY

To ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier’s invoices, manage discrepancies between invoices and system purchase orders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up accrual listing for various business units during month-end reporting.
• Follow SOX compliance with accuracy, control, and efficiency.
• Review invoices to ensure approvals are compliant with DOA Coding of non-PO invoices.
• Coding variance for 2 and 3 way invoices to purchase orders.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries regarding discrepancies.
• Ensure supplier master records are accurate with change of address or payment terms.
• Perform reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Prepare accrual listing for Business Units.
• Weekly EDI upload as required.
• Liaise with internal and external suppliers/customers.
• Maintain level of quality consistent with established standards.
• Comply with established safety rules.
• Comply with company policy and procedures.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and managers.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy.
• Other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years AP experience in a high-volume environment.
• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Accounting.
• Experience with large ERP JD Edwards preferred.
• Knowledge of intermediate to advanced accounting principles.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills along with strong analytical problem solving.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel, word, outlook and various Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
• Experience with OCR and workflow preferred

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.