Accounting Coordinator II

Job summary

The Accounting Coordinator II is responsible for processing vendor invoices, reconciling intercompany transactions, and maintaining accounts payable records. They also prepare monthly reports, journal entries, and troubleshoot payment issues with internal teams and external vendors.

Job details

Job Posting TitleAccounting Coordinator II Job Description Company Overview Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. As a leader in the freight forwarding industry, the Company's successes and ingenuity are complemented by its global presence, and ultimately result in Nippon Express being one of the largest transportation providers in the world. Solutions, not numbers, are responsible for our success. Our commitment to develop successful solutions, which put information technologies and our vast network of resources to work for you, is what has enabled Nippon Express to lead the world in innovative logistics design. Job Summary This position reports directly to the Accounting Supervisor. The Accounting Coordinator II shall have the overall responsibilities to process vendor invoices, reconcile intercompany transactions in the accounting system and communicate with the vendors for any unpaid invoices. Other responsibilities include preparing adjustments & monthly reports, journal entries, and troubleshooting with other departments relating to payments to vendors or other Nippon Express Group companies. Key Duties and Responsibilities Maintain and monitor accounts payable open items, including reconciliation to vendor statements Processing vendor invoices for payment in the accounting system Processing adjustments, corrections, and accruals in the accounting system Reconciling, maintaining and settlement of intercompany AR & AP Reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned Interbranch reconciliations including preparing transfer slips & investigate open items Troubleshoot with operation teams, vendors/clients, and other NX Group companies Preparing monthly reports for management All other accounting duties as needed Qualifications/Competencies Minimum 2-3 years of direct work experience in a similar position Strong knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards Working knowledge of sales taxes across all Provinces Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) Basic knowledge of ERP System (AS400 and SAP preferred) Ability to interpret and act upon complex instructions. Good communication skills, including written and verbal skills in English (French a plus) Able to multi-task, remain objective in stressful situations Ability to work overtime on occasion Strong time-management skills Educations/Certifications College diploma required or equivalent experience University degree in accounting or business is a plus **What We Offer!** Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage) RRSP/DPSP Plan with company matching Paid Time Off (vacation & sick time) Opportunities for career growth and skill enhancement We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Nippon Express. Please note only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview. Nippon Express is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation. Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency. Posting is for an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

The Accounting Coordinator II is responsible for processing vendor invoices, reconciling intercompany transactions, and maintaining accounts payable records. They also prepare monthly reports, journal entries, and troubleshoot payment issues with internal teams and external vendors.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-3 years of direct accounting experience and a strong understanding of Canadian Accounting Standards. A college diploma is required, while a university degree in accounting or business is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• RRSP plan
• DPSP plan
• Company matching
• Paid time off
• Vacation time
• Sick time

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts payable
• Reconciliation
• Vendor invoice processing
• Journal entries
• Canadian accounting standards
• Sales tax
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Outlook
• Word
• ERP systems
• AS400
• SAP
• Time management
• Communication skills
• Multi-tasking
• Ingenuity
• Time Off Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounts Payable
• Accounting
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Accounting Software
• Accruals
• Balance Sheet
• Communication
• English Language
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• French Language
• Freight Forwarding
• Sales Tax
• Innovation
• Invoicing
• Microsoft Outlook
• Multitasking
• SAP Applications
• Time Management
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Unpaid Invoices

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Logistics
• Administrative
• Transportation
• Accounting Coordinator
• Accounting Clerk
• Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

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