Technician, Accounts Payable

American Iron and Metal; Laval; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company in Laval, Canada, seeks an Accounts Payable Technician to join their Finance department. The role requires reviewing invoices, ensuring timely payments to vendors, and reconciling statements. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience, knowledge of accounting principles, and be bilingual in English and French. The company offers competitive wages, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive wage, vacation, and benefits

Annual tuition scholarship program up to $8,500

Support for career development

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar function.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Energetic and proactive with quick adaptability.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and post accounts payable transactions.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Validate invoice charges against purchase orders.
• Identify and resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.

Skills

Bilingual (English / French)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or business-related field

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Honeycomb is a division of American Iron & Metal (AIM), a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers. Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products. We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all. It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

As the Technician, Accounts Payable, you will report directly to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable at Honeycomb and will be part of the Finance department at our head office in Laval, Canada.

Your main responsibilities will be to review and post accounts payable transactions and ensure timely payments to Honeycomb’s vendors.

What you’re responsible for

• Accurate and timely review of vendor invoices for posting in Honeycomb’s various accounting systems.
• Validate invoice charges against purchase orders and goods/service receipts, or that authorized approvals have been obtained.
• Identify and resolve any invoicing discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Follow-up directly with vendors or Honeycomb’s departments where necessary for discrepancy resolution or pending transactions.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Provide a quality service to external and internal clients.
• Support the finance team with other accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications

To join our team

• You have a minimum of 2 years in a similar function.
• You have knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• You have post-secondary education in an accounting or business-related field.
• You are proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• You are energetic, proactive in challenges with quick adaptability.
• You have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• You are able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• You have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• You are bilingual (English / French); English required.

Benefits

What we offer!

• A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
• A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!