Accounts Payable Clerk

Job summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for receiving and verifying invoices, processing payments, and managing invoice discrepancies. Additionally, the role involves assisting with month-end closing procedures and providing administrative support including backup reception duties.

Job details

Your future is bright at AGAT! At AGAT Laboratories, we are the next step in your career! By joining AGAT, you become part of a dynamic, purpose-driven team that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Our dedicated professionals come together every day with passion and determination, leveraging cutting-edge science to deliver solutions that drive progress and create a more sustainable, healthier world. AGAT is hiring for an entry-level Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team working out of our Calgary corporate office. In this position, the ideal candidate will have some previous working experience in receivables and collections. Along with strong customer services skills as this role requires one to regularly interact directly with clients. What you will be doing: Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services. Ensure bills are paid and paid on time. Prepare batches of invoices for data entry, including coding invoices. Preparing and creating cheque runs and EFT payments for suppliers and employees as necessary. Assist with basic accounts. Resolve invoice discrepancies. Assist in month end closing. Filing and other administrative tasks. Backup reception for breaks. What you bring to the table: High School Diploma required. General accounting or payroll education an asset. Experience with SAGE 300 products an asset. Knowledge of English and French a considerable asset. Customer service experience required. Intermediate computer skills required, especially Excel. 1 year experience in an Accounting department. Planning, organization, analysis and decision making skills required. Why Join Us? At AGAT Laboratories, we recognize and value our employees by offering a competitive benefits package, including: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care. Paid vacation and flexible sick time. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Long-term disability and life insurance. Professional development opportunities. Who We Are: AGAT Laboratories is a premier full-service laboratory operating at the cutting edge of science and innovation across North America. Our expertise spans geochemistry, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, geology, and engineering, enabling us to deliver comprehensive analytical solutions. These services drive progress in industries such as Mining, Environmental, Energy, Transportation, Industrial, Agri-Food, and Life Sciences. We pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art technology, diverse expertise, and commitment to providing precise, timely, and reliable results. Beyond our technical excellence, AGAT Laboratories believes in the power of strong client relationships, fostering trust and collaboration to ensure mutual success. Our Commitment to Community and Philanthropy: At AGAT, we strive not only to advance science but also to make a positive impact in our communities. The AGAT Foundation is at the heart of our philanthropic efforts, supporting initiatives that improve education, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. Through partnerships with local organizations, volunteer activities, and donations, the AGAT Foundation champions programs that inspire future generations, promote sustainable practices, and provide support to those in need. Whether funding scholarships, participating in environmental cleanups, or supporting health and wellness initiatives, AGAT is deeply invested in giving back. Our work extends beyond the laboratory—we’re committed to creating a brighter future for our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. Join AGAT Laboratories to be part of an organization that values not just scientific innovation but also meaningful connections and lasting contributions to society. Inclusion and Diversity: AGAT Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us confidentially, and we will work to meet your needs. Thank You for Your Interest: We appreciate the time and effort of every applicant. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for receiving and verifying invoices, processing payments, and managing invoice discrepancies. Additionally, the role involves assisting with month-end closing procedures and providing administrative support including backup reception duties.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma and at least one year of experience in an accounting department. Strong customer service skills, intermediate computer proficiency in Excel, and the ability to organize and analyze financial data are required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care • Dental care • Vision care • Paid vacation • Flexible sick time • Employee Assistance Program • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Collections · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts payable
• Receivables
• Collections
• Customer service
• Data entry
• Invoice processing
• Cheque runs
• EFT payments
• Month end closing
• Administrative tasks
• Reception
• Sage 300
• Microsoft Excel
• Planning
• Organization
• Analysis
• Month-End Closing
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Administrative Functions
• Sage 300 Construction And Real Estate
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Computer Literacy
• Data Entry
• Electronic Funds Transfer
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Finance
• Optometry
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Geochemistry
• Geology
• Innovation
• Invoicing
• Life Sciences
• Microbiology
• Filing
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk
• Accounting Associate Professionals
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks