Ap Specialist

COMPANY BACKGROUND:
Located in Barrie, Ontario, MediPharm Labs offers a professional and collaborative workplace culture in a leading-edge facility built to international pharma standards. Our company is a recognized leader in the Cannabis industry, having won numerous cannabis and entrepreneurial awards. Our growing team of scientists, technicians, engineers and business professionals delivers quality and innovation through research, discipline, and forward thinking.

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The Accounting Associate will take ownership of a multi-functional role covering Accounts Payable and various other accounting duties within a busy Accounting Department. You will have excellent accounting knowledge and experience, along with understanding of government regulations and the ability to recognize errors/omissions and to offer solutions.

6 Month Contract position - on site at Barrie facility

**ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Perform Accounts Payable duties; match invoices to purchase orders and goods receipt and follow-up on discrepancies
- Reconcile Accounts Payable at month-end to general ledger
- Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained and processed as per company policy before payments are made for finance invoices
- Prepare monthly accrual schedule and ensure completeness of accruals at month-end
- Prepare weekly payment proposals and work with Controller to finalize the payment list
- Manage deposit payment proposals and clear the payable balances
- Handle vendor inquiries for payments as well as internal inquiries into payables
- Reconcile monthly vendors’ statements as required
- Manage credit card postings and clearing credit card payables
- Prepare bank reconciliations
- Create and maintain Accounts Payable files as well as all contract files
- Maintain an orderly accounting shared folder and supplier filing system
- Projects and other duties

**Required Skills**:

- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Basic Excel skills and experience with SAP is an asset
- Excellent time-management skills with a sense of urgency and attention to detail is a must
- A self-starter demonstrating flexibility is necessary

**Required Qualifications**
- 4 + years’ experience in an accounting role - competent in both payables and receivables

At MediPharm Labs we offer:

- Be part of the foundation of a new, growing industry and make your mark
- Autonomy and key decision-making opportunities
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunity for growth both personally and professionally

MediPharm Labs is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact 705-719-7425