Accounting Analyst

We are seeking an Accounting Analyst that will support the finance team, enabling effective decision-making at all levels to improve financial performance. This position supports the FP&A function primarily focusing on AP, responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting month-end activities and GR/IR (batch matching).

Specific Accountabilities**:**

• Monitor and manage accounts payable activities to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
• Verify and process invoices efficiently, including batch matching and GRIR activities within SAP/ERP systems, and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Lead AP functions for systems implementation/integration (SAP, OTM, CTRM, Exalca, and Beacon).
• Accurately manage vendor master data including set up and change process
• Key contributor in Accounts Payable month end activities including GRIR clearing, reconciliations, schedules and accruals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline AP processes and resolve operational issues.
• Coordinate with payroll to process employee reimbursements
• Prepare payment and cash flow reports, secure necessary approvals and execute payments while ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Collaborate with AP team members, cross train and backup as necessary with a focus on controls and process improvement
• Review invoice entry data for completeness and accuracy
• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams to resolve and manage issues as required
• Ensure backup documentation is saved electronically on a timely basis.
• Assist in the management and maintenance of the AP mailbox
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Understand, apply and actively participate in maintaining product quality and food safety program practices including BRC, HACCP, QA / QC, GMP, Sanitation and good hygiene practices.
• Understand, apply and actively participate in maintaining health and safety program practices

Ideal Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or a related field required, working towards CPA designation an asset

• 2 plus years' Accounts Payable experience in a computerized environment

• Strong attention to detail

• Solid analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills

• Experience in Full cycle accounting would be an asset

• ERP system experience required, SAP experience would be an asset

• Advanced knowledge of Excel

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and communicate effectively in a variety of situations

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment

• Proven track record of maintaining strong vendor relations

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

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