Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist

Job Summary

Avery Weigh-Tronix is a global leader in the weighing industry and is currently looking for full time Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist. The ideal candidate will be someone that is enthusiastic, resourceful, a team player with professional etiquette. This is a fully onsite position, and the candidate must be able to commute daily to our Delta, BC or Edmonton, AB office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Accounts Receivable Functions

• Work on collection of outstanding receivables. This includes the reconciliation of payments, processing payments, invoice management and upload, data entry and troubleshooting billing issues
• Upload invoices into customer portals
• Open customer accounts and process credit checks as required
• Responsible for the clean-up and reconciliation of Account Receivables which include adjustments, credits, transfers and write-offs as applicable
• Oversee Collection Forecast and required follow up to ensure timely completion
• Resolve service issues relating to customer accounts in a timely manner
• Responsible for Tender process on an annual basis
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements

Accounts Payable Functions

• Manage the end-to-end process of accounts payable including:
• Creating new vendors in the system (KBM)
• Managing Invoices:
• Verify invoices from suppliers
• Distinguish between invoices with and without purchase orders
• Identify proper GL accounts, and cost centers
• Code and Post invoices
• Applying taxes and freight charges accurately
• Ensuring the smooth running of payment processes and compliance with internal controls
• Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Participate in month end closing process and financial statements
• Prepare and process with various tax reconciliations and periodic government remittances
• Additional tasks as assigned by Assistant Controller

Skills & Experience

• Bilingual, English and French mandatory
• Technical school degree with specialization in Business, Accounting or Finance
• 2 years of AP and/or Collection experience
• Expertise with Excel, including V Look Ups and Pivot Tables
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong prioritization and time management skills
• Strong team player

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of their Supervisor. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate

• Edmonton, AB T5M 2V8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Language

• French (preferred)

Work Location: In person