Clerk Accounts Payable GTA

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage distributor in Toronto is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk on a contract basis. This role involves managing vendor payments, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Join a dynamic team and contribute to our mission of excellence in the beverage industry.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Equal employment opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an accounting role or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret data sets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare billing information and verify for accurate billing.
• Assist in tracking bills and reconciling conflicts.
• Maintain accurate records of all Accounts Payable transactions.
• Contact suppliers for documentation to process invoices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Mathematics, Finance, or Accounting

Job description

Job Title: Clerk Accounts Payable (GTA) (Contract)

Job ID: 38995

Location: Toronto, ON, CA, M8Z 4H4

Overview

The Accounts Payable Clerk completes vendor payments by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances; analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries; monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies; insuring credit receipt; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments; reimbursing employee expenses.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare billing information and verify any changes to support accurate and efficient billing process and financial close
• Assists the finance and accounting department with payment and tracking of bills and reconciling conflicts
• Input and process transactions into electronic accounts receivable and billing systems
• Answer trade billing questions and troubleshoot billing issues and inquiries
• Paying bills and invoices in accordance with established methods and procedures
• Maintaining accurate records of all Accounts Payable transactions
• Working with internal staff (purchasers) and external vendors and suppliers to clarify differences and reconcile conflicts
• Following proper procedures and taking direction from senior staff; developing technical skills
• Disburse payment to suppliers, vendors and employees
• Perform timely account reconciliation by verifying entries and compare to balances
• Confirm that the appropriate general ledger codes have been entered on each trade invoice
• File all trade invoices each day in the appropriate files after they have been vouchered
• Contact suppliers or division for appropriate documentation to process invoices
• Verify trade invoices by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
• Ensure correct approval, sorting, coding and matching of invoices/receipts
• Ensure all legal and business licenses are renewed in accordance with state and federal laws annually
• Provide excellent customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers, including but not limited to personnel from other divisions, vendors, suppliers and other departments
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Mathematics, Finance, or Accounting, preferred but not required
• 1-3 years of experience in an accounting role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong ability to analyze, manipulate, and interpret data sets, transforming them into clear, concise insights and actionable recommendations that can be effectively communicated to stakeholders nice to have.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office is required – Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Ability to streamline processes to create efficiencies.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co- workers, other business areas, and government agencies.
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to coordinate workload around multiple assignments.
• Energetic, adaptable, and able to work with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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