accounts payable clerk

*Job description:* The AP Clerk is responsible for performing a range of accounting and clerical tasks related to the full cycle of accounts payable. This generally includes receiving, verifying, and processing invoices, communicating with vendors and internal staff about payables, and preparing cheque runs. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and a high degree of attention to detail to process payables in accordance to vendor and branch specific guidelines. *Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* · Review incoming invoices to determine backup and/or approval required · Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving backup · Accurately review, code, and process non-purchase order vendor invoices and utility bills · Reconcile, process, and pay company gas cards · Process cheque requests and expense reports · Prepare cheque runs · Perform monthly reconciliations for all vendors · Perform data entry associated with accounts payable · Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies · Address and respond to vendor inquiries · Reconcile accounts payable schedules and follow up on pending items as required · Perform other duties as assigned *Requirements:* · 2-3 years experience with accounts payable or general accounting · Excellent investigative and problem-solving skills · Strong communication skills to work with vendors and internal team members to resolve invoicing issues · Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently to prioritize and organize workload to meet deadlines · High degree of attention to detail with the ability to handle high degree of vendor specific and branch specific processing guidelines · Intermediate Excel skills preferred · Knowledge of basic accounting principles · Strong analytic abilities · Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is essential Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $44,000.00-$55,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * Vision care Experience: * Accounts Payable: 3 years (preferred) Work Location: In person