Specialist, Accounts Payable

Domtar Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading producer of paper products in Montreal is seeking a Specialist in Accounts Payable. The role includes preparing reports, conducting simulations, and needing a bachelor's degree in accounting with experience in the field. candidates must be bilingual in English and French. Competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid work options, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Vacation and floating holidays

Comprehensive insurance

Defined-contribution pension plan

Employee assistance program

Education assistance program

Hybrid workplace

Accessible office

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in accounts payable is an asset.
• Spoken and written English & French is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly & quarterly reports to identify potential duplicate payments.
• Prepare month-end reports for management.
• Conduct simulation tests for IT system modifications.
• Participate in implementing projects related to accounts payable.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Customer service oriented

Strong business analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel (advanced)

SAP

Job description

Specialist, Accounts Payable

Location: Montreal, Montreal Office (Maisonneuve) (CH01), CA, H3A 1L6

Department: F&A Shared Services - Accounts Payable (FA08)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Montréal, Quebec, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Specialist, Accounts Payable. This job is full-time permanent.

Overview

The Financial Transaction Support group executes transactional processes for the corporation’s pulp and paper mill sector, in the areas of sales accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Payable, your role as Specialist, Accounts Payable will consist of updating training and procedural documents, providing support to the Manager and Supervisor in the preparation of various reports and in the execution of different projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly & quarterly reports for identifying potential duplicate payment & collect and correct amounts.
• Prepare various month end reports for management and mills.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for related accounts payable accounts.
• Keep up to date the various training and procedures manuals.
• Prepare and conduct simulation tests for IT systems modifications.
• Participate in implementing projects related to accounts payable.
• Prepare accounting documents for check deposits.
• Verify the transfers between systems.
• Participate, on an annual basis, to produce the 1099 forms for U.S. suppliers and T4NR for vendors Non-Residents.

Your Skills

• Good organizational skills and customer service oriented.
• You have strong business, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Your Profile

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting with 2 to 3 years of experience.
• Experience in accounts payable is an asset.
• Good knowledge of IT software (Microsoft Office and advanced knowledge of Excel). SAP experience is a plus.
• Spoken and written English & French is essential.

What we are offering

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
• Employee and family assistance program
• Education assistance program
• Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity
• Office accessible by public transit

(*) English bilingual: If listed, this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.