Accounts Payable Specialist

Rocanda is a chemical manufacturer that has operations in both Canada and the USA. We have grown rapidly and are looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist that can help us handle day to day requirements of Accounts Payable as well as improve and develop our internal practices and technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Operations Accounting Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing invoices and accounts payable transactions. They will oversee all aspects of the accounts payable process and ensure accurate and timely payment and recording of vendor invoices. With a high attention to detail, this person will be critical in the management of all bills and expenses, accounting recording, and the improvement of internal practices and technologies. The ideal candidate should show the ability to handle high volume invoicing with focus, while having the technological skills to find improvements, automations, and opportunities within the business.

The key job functions are:

- Enter vendor Bills

- Check Bills for accuracy and attach any relevant information within the QuickBooks Platform

- Help develop and improve AP technologies for automation, such as OCR scanning, auto-import and auto-validation, and reporting technologies

- Respond to stakeholder and vendor queries on a timely basis and resolve any issues outstanding

- Ensure month-end deadlines are met and accruals are prepared on timely basis

- Participate in ongoing finance improvement projects, including purchase order improvement systems

- Identify opportunities for improvement and implement them

- Conduct other ad hoc projects relating to Accounts Payable

Education:

- Mandatory completion of an accounting diploma or degree

Experience:

- Prior work experience with companies having over $50 MM in revenue is preferred

- Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Analyst, or data entry/analysis roles preferred

- Experience working in a company with a high volume of transactions is preferred

- Knowledge of Oil and Gas Service industry an asset

- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills in addition with familiarity of the Microsoft Office Suite

- Experience with AP automation tools considered an asset

Skills:

- Excellent verbal and written communication

- Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person