Accounts Payable Specialist

1119341
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Mississauga
  • Profession

    Accounting And Finance
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    $60,000-$65,000

Accounts Payable Specialist

Role: Accounting Specialist


Role Type:
Contract, Full-Time position. Hybrid Role – 2 days in office, remote the rest of the week.
Compensation Package:
$65,000+ 16 vacation days + 4 personal days.
Location:
Mississauga


About the Company
A leading global manufacturing company with a rich history and a diverse portfolio of well-known brands.


Your new role
As an Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for:
  • Reviewing all transportation invoices not processed by the freight payable system.
  • Utilizing SAP, TMS, and Excel tracking tools to approve invoices.
  • Liaising with carriers and U.S. counterparts to gather necessary information and ensure invoice accuracy.
  • Reviewing and approving all backhaul deductions based on contract agreements, challenging discrepancies when appropriate.
  • Entering invoices into SAP/GEP using the correct cost centers and GL accounts.
  • Logging received invoices for tracking purposes to avoid duplication.
  • Supporting the marketing team by resolving invoice issues and ensuring on-time payments.
  • Assisting the Accounts Payable Coordinator.
  • Preparing account analyses and reconciliations.
  • Monitoring accounts to ensure payments are current.
  • Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies and issues.
  • Corresponding with vendors and carriers, responding to inquiries.
  • Preparing month-end accruals and entering journal entries.
  • Performing other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Experience in a fast-paced CPG environment with 3+ years in logistics and accounting.
  • Ability to liaise with key stakeholders in a matrix organization.
  • Strong SAP knowledge.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter capable of working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues.
  • Organized and proactive with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  • Attention to detail and deadline-oriented.


What you need to do now
If you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply directly. Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for an interview.


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