Accounts Payable Analyst at Sofina

London, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, Invoice Processing, Vendor Management, Expense Reports, Financial Policies, Reconciliation, Accruals, Journal Entries, Microsoft Office, Cost Accounting, Plant Spending Analysis, AFE Analysis, Customer Relationships, Month-End Activities, Cash Management, Reporting

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Position Summary Manage the accounts payable function, ensure accuracy and completeness of AP processing, including process synchronization, plant spending analysis, AFE analysis, departmental spending analysis. Accountable for processing invoices for payment to vendors, resolving vendor related issues. Ensure that completed transactions adhere to corporate processes and policies. This role will assist in completion of the month end activities and reporting requirements. Will provide vacation coverage for the Cost Accountants for the London and Mitchell locations. Key Accountabilities Process vendor invoices, including special payments where there are no invoices (i.e. rental agreements) to ensure invoices and the accompanying payment requests are completed in compliance with the requirements of Sofina financial policies and procedures. Process employee expense reports in accordance with established policies and procedures: Ensure that reports are processed in a timely manner Perform checks for validity, accuracy and authorization Complete supplier reconciliations and resolve issues with vendors, ensure customer relationships are effectively managed and developed to preserve a solid customer standing. Ensure critical vendor payments made to due date to avoid late payment/interest charges. Maintain and reconcile Accounts Payable vendor accounts. Ensure proper maintenance of records in compliance with current legal requirements. Prepare and record month-end expense accruals and provide details to the Controller. Ensure that related records are retained in accordance with the corporate record retention policy. Prepare spending reports (with commentary as needed) for London/Mitchell Plant Managers. Provides ad hoc reports on spending as requested. Reconciles Accounts Payable and Capital Asset balance sheet accounts for London and Mitchell. Manage AFE process for London and Mitchell. Ensure compliance to company policy and assess completeness of projects. Analyzing details for capitalization and ensuring depreciation is calculated accurately. Complete intercompany reconciliations. Provide vacation relief and internal support to the Cost Accountants at the London and Mitchell locations. Enter month end journal entries Complete weekly expense analysis for various departments, complete month end balance sheet reconciliations Track and record monthly prepaid expense amounts Requirements Diploma in Business or Accounting, with minimum 3 years of accounting experience and Accounts Payable experience within a similar environment is a must. Experience with processing payable and accrual valuation at month end. Strong understanding of the effect of entries made through Accounts Payables on Financial Statements. Strong understanding of booking journal entries, accruals, true ups, etc. Able to manage and build rapport with vendors for cash management Able to build rapport with Plant Managers Intermediate Skill with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook) Pursuing a CPA is an asset Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

Responsibilities

Manage the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy and completeness of AP processing. Process vendor invoices, resolve vendor-related issues, and assist in month-end activities and reporting requirements.