ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LEAD

DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY

Are you ready to take on a new and exciting Accounts Payable Lead opportunity with my highly valued client in the distribution industry?

Reporting to the Controller in the Accounting and Finance Department, the individual will be responsible for full cycle Accounts Payable function.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the data entry of invoices and payment to suppliers
• Perform weekly cheque processing and EFT preparation
• Manage the scanning and filing of invoices
• Matching and coding of invoices
• Perform reconciliation of vendor statements and respond to vendor inquiries
• Assist in monthly closing and annual audit requirements and special projects as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of Accounts Payable work experience
• Working knowledge in one of the ERP systems such as Great Plains, Oracle, JD Edwards, Sage or ACCPAC is required
• Experience in implementing EFT payments (i.e. uploading files to the financial institution to pay vendors via wire transfer)
• Exposure to Automated Clearing House (ACH) will be an asset
• Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookup, etc.)
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff, build the team, work with limited supervision and manage workload
• Resourceful, enthusiastic, excellent team player and not afraid to bring new ideas to the table
• Confident, excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build trusting relationships across the business at all levels
• Collaborator, able to work with others to overcome obstacles
• Critical thinker with strong attention to details but has ability to think outside the box
• Willing to learn new things, take on new challenges and enjoy trouble shooting