Join Our Team as an Accounts Payable Accountant at Johnson Electric!
Location: Ancaster, ON, Canada (onsite)
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:
As our next Accounts Payable Accountant, you’ll be at the forefront of managing the global accounts payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and authorized payments. Your expertise in invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, and expense auditing will be key to maintaining our financial accuracy and compliance across operations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.
• Global Mobility: Opportunities for international assignments and transfers to broaden your career horizons.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Verify and process supplier invoices (PO and non-PO) per approval protocols
• Review and audit employee expense reports against receipts and policies
• Maintain vendor relationships and address payment inquiries courteously and promptly
• Conduct audits of corporate credit card transactions to ensure compliance
• Prepare for audits by summarizing data and collecting supporting documentation
• Reconcile vendor accounts and monthly statements; investigate discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records by scanning and filing financial documents
• Support month-end closing with reconciliations and review of AP-related data
• Assist with automation and centralization initiatives for AP processes
• Comply with company accounting, safety, and environmental procedures
• Perform additional finance-related tasks as required

What We’re Looking For:

• Postsecondary education or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of accounts payable experience in a manufacturing environment (mandatory)
• Understanding of expense accounts and cost centers
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and data entry skills
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• General accounting knowledge and CMS familiarity (an asset)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptability and teamwork orientation

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with shared services and ERP systems
• Exposure to automation or digital transformation projects
• Previous involvement in external or internal audits
• Proven track record in process improvement or standardization initiatives

How to Apply:
Apply online at
www.johnsonelectric.com
– We can’t wait to meet you!
What We Offer:
Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.
Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do

• Verify and process supplier invoices (PO and non-PO) per approval protocols
• Review and audit employee expense reports against receipts and policies
• Maintain vendor relationships and address payment inquiries courteously and promptly
• Conduct audits of corporate credit card transactions to ensure compliance
• Prepare for audits by summarizing data and collecting supporting documentation
• Reconcile vendor accounts and monthly statements; investigate discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records by scanning and filing financial documents
• Support month-end closing with reconciliations and review of AP-related data
• Assist with automation and centralization initiatives for AP processes
• Comply with company accounting, safety, and environmental procedures
• Perform additional finance-related tasks as require