Accounts Payable Clerk

at  SMS Equipment Inc

At SMS Equipment, our Accounts Payable Clerks work closely with their team, senior accounting and branch staff to ensure accurate and timely processing and reporting of accounting information. We are looking for an experienced candidate with excellent attention to detail to join our team in Acheson, AB.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a high-volume Account Payable position. Other requirements include:

• Post secondary education in accounting is an asset.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is paramount
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent computer skills particularly with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to prioritize and manage your time effectively

As part of our recruitment process you may be required to complete the following:

• Employment Verification
• Credit Check
• Criminal Record Check

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

• Invoices. Responsible for processing invoices. Data entry of high volume payables. Verifying general ledger account coding on invoices and checking and coding expense reports.
• Vendor Payments. Direct vendor inquires through phone calls, faxes, emails. Reconcile vendor statements. Wire payments and cheque runs in CDN and USD funds.
• Reconciliation. Responsible for the reconciliation of specific financial accounts on a monthly basis. Reconciliation of vendor accounts paid by statements. Reconciliation of general ledger to the subledger and other general ledger clearing accounts.
• Communication. Responds to inquiries from accounting staff and clerks within accounting area and at branches. Ensure correct communication and support for branches and vendors.