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Accounts Payable

Windsor, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Position Summary

Perform accounting and clerical tasks for the maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Processes accounts payable invoices for production, tooling, global MRO, utility suppliers, and leases. Prepares invoices on a daily basis and send out for approvals when required. Reconcile to monthly vendor statements. Prepare cash requirement reports for weekly cheque & wire runs. Other tasks include month end close, Solarsoft accounts payable accrual, and journal entries. Process all receipts in Solarsoft for MRO and tooling. Work with receiving team on accuracy of system receipts and corrections. Independently handles vendor inquiries, resolves routine problems, and established priorities for job’s daily activities.

Essential Duties And Responsabilities

  • 55% Process packing slips and invoices for payment
  • 10% Prepare reports for weekly cheque run; run cheques, EFT and Wire payments
  • 10% Scanning and emailing invoices for approval and follow-up
  • 5% Filing and maintaining AP filing cabinets
  • 5 5% Emailing vendors for invoices to be processed
  • 5% Replying to vendor inquiries. i.e. payment status, outstanding invoices, short payments, etc.
  • 10% Month End Procedures. i.e. JV's, account analysis, balance sheet reviews, etc.

Qualifications

  • College accounting diploma or business degree in related field or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with accounting programs and software.
  • Understanding principles of finance and accounting.
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience in accounting office.

Requirements And Preferred Skills

  • Organization and prioritization skills
  • Ability to review, analyze, and process large volumes of paperwork with an eye for detail.
  • Must be able to deal effectively and courteously with vendors and able to create/process debit/credit memos.
  • Accuracy is more important than speed. Problem resolution and prioritize multiple demands skills needed.
  • High Level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and coach across multiple levels within the company and locations; including establishing global partnerships.
  • Demonstrated understanding of regulatory environments
  • Demonstrated business acumen
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Excel and Word, and other ERP systems, such as Solarsoft

WHY GATES? Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.

About Gates Corporation

Automation Machinery Manufacturing
10,000+

We are a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

We don’t rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers’ demanding expectations. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers’ diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers’ operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates.