Coordinator, Accounts Payable

**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE COORDINATOR** - Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 5600 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience. - **Location**: - Head Office: 25 Sims Crescent, Unit 1, Richmond Hill ON L4B 1C9 | This is a hybrid job. **Responsibilities** - Receive and process vendor invoices and posting it into accounting system with ensured accuracy. - Facilitate business licensing for all corporate stores and franchises assigned by provinces for the company. - Prepare files as required, balance and process payment lists to Accounts Payable Manager weekly. - Prepare credit card reconciliations and accruals monthly. - Prepare and support balance sheet reconciliations, as required. - Assist with processing credit cards, p-cards, personal expenses, ensuring compliance to company policy. - Manage and respond to all inquiries from vendors and other internal departments. - Assistance with inquiries and data support for external financial audits. - Keep invoice records and organized in a professional manner. - Communicate transaction discrepancies to appropriate parties and track outstanding items. - Provide adequate customer service to both vendors and internal staff. - Support with ad hoc projects and inquiries. **Qualifications** - At least 3-year experience in an accounts payable capacity (manufacturing and CPG experience considered an asset). - Post-secondary education with a focus in accounting or business required. - Experience with month end tasks in a high-volume environment. - Strong attention to detail. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; be able to comprehend and articulate accounting issues from non-accounting/cross-functional teams and be able to recommend pragmatic solutions. - Proficient in Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook). - Advance skills in Excel required. - Knowledge of accounting software an asset (experience with Microsoft Dynamics - JustFoods would be considered an asset). - Demonstrate a high level of autonomy and self-motivation - who takes direction well but has a clear understanding of how to organize the day-to-day functions, asks questions and engages in self-directed learning to tackle new tasks. - Can multi-task with confidence and ease. - Enjoys working in a fast-paced office environment with a Can-Do attitude. - Willing to work in an hybrid environment, minimum 2 days in the office and infrequently work beyond these parameters to meet critical deadlines. **Why you should join our team**: - Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way. - Competitive Rewards: Reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution. - Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential. - Champion Diversity and Inclusion: We proudly celebrate and champion employment equity, diversity, and inclusion through our Affinity Committee, ensuring that every voice is empowered and heard. - Lead the Sustainability Revolution: As part of our commitment to ESG, our Sustainability Committee drives our environmental initiatives and champions sustainable practices.- We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. - #bentoR