Accounts Payable – Associate (Contract)

Westlake Chemical; Houston (TX); On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Canada is seeking an accounts payable professional to ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and to manage discrepancies between invoices and system purchase orders.

The role emphasizes SOX compliance, accurate DOA coding for non-PO invoices, and maintaining supplier master records. You will interact with vendors, support accruals, and perform supplier reconciliations.

Qualifications

• 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 with strong analytical problem solving.
• Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook and MS Office applications.
• Experience with OCR and workflow preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices.
• Manage discrepancies between invoices and system purchase orders.
• Follow SOX compliance with accuracy, control and efficiency.
• Review invoices for DOA coding of non-PO invoices.
• Code variance of 2- and 3-way match invoices to purchase orders.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries about discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier master records (addresses, payment terms).
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and accrual listings.
• Weekly EDI uploads as required.
• Liaise with internal and external suppliers/customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication skills

OCR

JD Edwards

Education

Accounting degree/diploma

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Job Summary

Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices; manage discrepancies between invoices and system purchase orders

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Follow SOX compliance with accuracy, control and efficiency
• Review invoices to ensure approvals are compliant with DOA coding of non-PO invoices
• Coding variance of 2 and 3 way match invoices to purchase orders
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries regarding discrepancies
• Ensure supplier master records are accurate with change of address or payment terms
• Routine review and follow up of outstanding RNV
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Intermediate to advance knowledge of Excel Word, Outlook and various Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent attention to details 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.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day.

Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions - from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe.

Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods.

Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings.

Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day.

To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com