Accounts Payable Clerk Jobs in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Accounts Payable Clerk
Accounts Payable Clerk
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About the role
Accounts Payable Clerk
Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions, and we love what we do! We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team! This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 17 years running.
Our Values say it best
- We enhance our lives by helping others succeed
- We care about our clients, each other, and our communities
- We are responsible for the outcome of our actions
- We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us
JOB SUMMARY
The Accounts Payable Clerk processes invoices for payment and performs general clerical accounting duties.
JOB TASKS
- Receives invoices from suppliers; processes for payment with a three-way match (invoice, purchase order, packing/receiving slip)
- Collects and sorts receiving slips daily
- Posts accounts payable invoices in accounting system
- Follows up on receiving issues such as missing slips or errors
- Follows up on purchase order issues such as wrong quantities, missing POs, etc.
- Assists with processing ACH’s, EFT’s, and cheques for weekly payments to suppliers
- Monitors opportunities for supplier discounts
- Completes bank deposits; uses Cheque Scanner
- Completes month end accrual reports and investigates discrepancies
- Aids with month end accounts payable reconciliation
- Assists with filing copies of cheques and back-up documents
- Acts as backup for other accounts payable functions
COMPETENCIES
- Proficient in the use of Excel software program
- Good verbal communication skills
- Strong time-management and organizational skills; able to multi-task effectively
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy; detail-oriented
REQUIRMENTS
- High School diploma, or equivalent
PREFFERED
- Completion of post-secondary basic accounting course
What's in it for YOU?
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Profit Sharing program
- Training and development support
- On site gym and cafeteria
- Being part of an awesome team
If this sounds like you, please visit the careers section on our website and apply today at https://www.emmersonpackaging.com/careers/ [https://www.emmersonpackaging.com/careers/]
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About Emmerson Packaging
Emmerson Packaging, a flexographic printer and industry leader in flexible packaging solutions for over sixty years. That's how long Emmerson Packaging has been helping great companies build their brands into some of the most successful in the marketplace in North America.
Packaging is the window into your brand's promise, your company's values and vision. Like you, we know that it deeply matters how it looks, how it works and how it feels.
Whatever direction you want to take with your flexographic packaging project, you can depend on Emmerson Packaging to deliver on-time and on-budget, while honoring a tradition of excellence in craftsmanship.
To submit a resume please e-mail hr@emmersonpackaging.com for our Amherst location, or hr.belleville@emmersonpackaging.com for our Belleville location.