Accounts Payable Technician

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Accounts Payable Technician

REPORTING TO:  VP of Finance and Administration

POSITION SUMMARY:
Slemon Park Corporation (SPC) manages a vibrant residential and business community with a portfolio of operations that includes commercial leasing, residential home rentals, accommodations, food service, a convenience store, and airport operations. The Accounts Payable Technician is a key member of a four-person accounting and administrative team reporting to the VP of Finance and Administration. The Accounts Payable Technician manages vendor relations for over 500 vendors representing a wide cross-section of the business community.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Coding supplier invoices for business units, accounts, and related accounting data (RADs)
• Ensuring that supplier invoices have the proper approvals in accordance with company policy and internal control standards
• Entering supplier invoices into the accounting system
• Ensuring the completeness of the recording of supplier invoices by reconciling supplier statements, matching purchase orders with supplier invoices, and developing a strong understanding of SPC business operations and the related flow and timing of supplier invoices
• Ensuring supplier payments are made on a timely and accurate basis
• Preparing cheques and EFT batches for approval
• Updating vendor details including phone numbers, addresses, and banking information
• Verifying supplier requests for changes to banking information in accordance with company policy and internal control standards
• Maintaining professional contacts with supplier representatives
• Reconciling SPC corporate credit card accounts
• Entering daily sales sheets into the accounting system
• Other related duties

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Education and Training

• Post-secondary courses in accounting and strong Microsoft Office skills, especially with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Experience

• A minimum of three years of experience in accounting, preferably with a focus on accounts payable.

Skills and Knowledge
The ability:

• To understand the importance of the accounts payable function to the efficient and effective business operations of SPC;
• To understand the critical role of accounts payable in financial reporting;
• To understand and follow proper internal controls;
• To work independently;
• To stay on schedule and meet deadlines;
• To work with a strong attention to detail;
• To maintain high ethical standards;
• To work well with others; and
• To enjoy your work and find satisfaction in a job well done as part of a high-functioning team.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working Hours

• This is a full-time position. Working hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm, with a half-hour break for lunch.

Compensation and Benefits

• $ 43,054 – $ 51,665 Annually
• This position is eligible for group insurance benefits, a company pension plan, and sick leave, in accordance with SPC administrative policies, and starts with three weeks of vacation entitlement.

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