Associate-A/P

Westlake Royal Building Products; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products in Vaughan, Canada is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure timely processing of supplier invoices. Responsibilities include managing discrepancies, coding invoices, and liaising with suppliers.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of AP experience in a high-volume environment and holds a post-secondary degree in Accounting. Proficiency in JD Edwards, Excel, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of intermediate to advanced accounting principles.
• Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier invoices and discrepancies efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and company policies.
• Review and code invoices accurately.

Skills

AP experience in high-volume environment

Analytical problem-solving ability

Written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Intermediate to advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting

Tools

ERP JD Edwards

OCR and workflow systems

Job description

Summary

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

Duties and Responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 two‑ and three‑way invoices to purchase orders.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries regarding discrepancies.
• Ensure supplier master records are accurate with changes 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 ability.
• 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.