Specialist - Accounts Payable

Dare Foods Limited; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support full cycle accounts payable operations. The role involves managing invoices, vendor payments, and resolving discrepancies in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a keen eye for detail and strong Excel skills, and enjoy collaborating across departments.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Reward and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an Accounts Payable or Accounting role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and manage vendor payments.
• Work with business units to resolve PO/invoice discrepancies.
• Handle vendor inquiries and perform statement reconciliation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Company Overview

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality whilemeeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Overview

In this position, you will be supporting the full cycle of accounts payable operations in a fast-paced environment. The Accounts Payable Specialist will process invoices, manage vendor payments, and handle discrepancies, requiring interaction with business units and cross-functional departments, to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions. This position requires a highly detail-oriented person with strong Excel skills and ability to problem-solve discrepancies.

Key Ingredients

• Contribute to the full cycle accounts payable process (multi-currency, multi-entity).
• Work with business units to resolve PO/invoice discrepancies.
• Manage blocked items and follow up on pricing and quantity issues. Regularly follow up with business areas on discrepancies (price, quantity, etc.)
• Train and collaborate with cross-functional departments.
• Develop and maintain documents and spreadsheets.
• Verify invoices for proper approvals, and ensure accurate 3-way matching.
• Generate weekly payments (ACH; cheques; wires) using an EPR system.
• Handle vendor inquires and perform statement reconciliation.

Recipe for Success

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an AP, or Accounting role preferred.
• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excels in problem-solving, time management, and process improvement.
• Working experience in SAP is an asset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.
• Positive attitude and strong team-oriented work ethic.

Additional Information

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.