voestalpine

Accounts Payable Clerk

Richmond, BC

Full-time

About This Job

Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!

Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

We are currently looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Richmond, BC., Canada.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of accounts payable, account reconciliation’s and month end procedures around the payable stream including processing and reporting.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety:

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Adhere to all voestalpine Nortrak safety policies and procedures.

Quality:

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Accurately process and charge expenses / invoices to accounts and cost centres by analysing invoice/expense reports and recording entries.

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Ensure accounts payable transactions comply with applicable policies and procedures.

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Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

On-Time Delivery:

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Process expenses / invoices to accounts and cost centres by analysing invoice/expense reports and recording entries.

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Promptly act on stop payments and purchase order amendments.

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Complete reporting requirements in a timely manner.

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Respond to vendor inquiries related to billing and payments in a timely manner.

Cost:

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Actively monitor vendor discount opportunities.

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Assess the validity and accuracy of all expenses / invoices.

People:

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Employ a professional demeanour when dealing with internal / external vendors and other stakeholders.

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Maintenance of constructive working relationships with members of the finance team and other coworkers.

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Facilitate a strong relationship with vendor’s appropriately resolving vendor billing issues.

Environmental:

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Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

QUALITIFCATIONS:

Education:

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High School graduate or GED required.

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Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in manufacturing industries preferred.

Field of Experience:

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Proven working experience as accounts payable clerk.

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Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required

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Proficient in using MS Applications especially in MS Word and MS Excel.

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Experience with SAP systems or other computer accounting systems.

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Strong analytical and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

Physical Demands When at Manufacturing Facilities:

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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.

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Must be able to lift or handle up to 25 pounds at times.

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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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Occasional travel may be required which includes walking, standing, sitting and driving from short to long periods of time.

Benefits:

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A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture.

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We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority.

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Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression.

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Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits.

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Company paid life and disability insurance.

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Paid holidays and vacation.

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Retirement plan with matching contributions.

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Tuition Assistance Program.

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Wellness Program.

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Employee Assistance Program.

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Employee Recognition Programs.

If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply today!

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is https://www.voestalpine.com/nortrak/en/

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.