Accounts Payable Lead - 1+ Month Contract NUMÉRO DE POSTE: 426504

About the Opportunity

• Oversee and co-ordinate the functions of the Accounts Payable department
• Collaborate with the CFO to maintain collection goals and A/P performance
• Obtain disbursement approvals ensuring expenditures are within budget
• Audits purchase requests for materials, supplies, equipment, services rendered, and other collateral; verify that invoices and charges are accurately charged to the proper GL accounts and job costs using the in house PO System, ensuring there is a PO for every charge
• Prepare and process various forms of payments (cheques, credit, etc) to third parties
• Post and reconcile company payments to general ledgers
• Review company bills for errors and discrepancies, and resolve billing issues
• Post A/P data to profit/loss reports, balance sheets, and income statements
• Manage credit balances, refunds, and adjustments, applying necessary corrections
• Balance daily A/P batches and distribute payment reports and statistics
• Develop payment strategies to ensure timely A/P payments and mitigate supplier objections
• Analyze Accounts Payable operations and identify areas for improvement
• Professionally interact with company auditors, tax auditors and tax recovery specialists as required
• Adhere to and enforce the policies and procedures for the Accounts Payable department
• Update training materials and departmental procedures as needed
• Provide support to all AP personnel, and act as Accounts Receivable back up when needed
• Provide Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable support for the Geothermal Division
• Plan and conduct meetings with AP staff to ensure compliance with established practices
• Update AP staff with new policies, changes and current standards
• Ensure an accurate understanding of company policies in relation to allowances, expenses and direct payments
• Plan the department's workload and flow
• Answer queries and complaints from vendors with respect to payment status and diffuse any potential issues
• Review and investigate invoices and communicate errors to relevant parties and departments
• Investigate and resolve any tax issues with respect to purchase orders and invoices
• Maintain communication with the portal administrator regarding any portal issues and problems
• Maintains the confidentiality of staff, and organizational proprietary information by developing, instituting, and monitoring policies to protect the privacy and rights of those entities
• Promotes organizational and individual success through ongoing support, encouragement, empowerment, and effective teamwork to enhance staff loyalty and productivity
• Utilizes computer systems to run databases, pay bills and order supplies
• Provides customer service, such as accepting payments
• Contacts individuals with delinquent accounts
• Calculates, prepares, and issues documents related to accounts such as bills, invoices, inventory reports, and account statements
• Code, total, batch, enter, verify, and reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, purchase orders, cheques, invoices, and cheque requisitions
• Respond to customer inquiries, maintain good customer relations, and solve problems
• Performs related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing and photocopying
• Investigate payment problems following corporate A/P policies

• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in an A/P capacity
• Proven ability to accurately calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Strong knowledge of payment regulations and fair credit practices
• High level of moral judgment for handling confidential information and monetary transactions
• Experience in data gathering, information compilation, and financial report preparation
• Experience with Construction Jobcosting is an asset
• Ability to perform moderate to complex account reconciliations
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills for handling late payments and delinquent accounts
• Basic knowledge of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls
• Advanced proficiency with Explorer accounting software and spreadsheet programs
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Excellent teamwork and team-building skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite

Hourly Rate
$25 - $30 /hour

How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.