Accounts Payable Specialist

If you are an experienced **Accounts Payable professional **with a positive demeanor, excellent collaboration skills and are looking for a great opportunity. Emerson - Appleton Group Canada Ltd. in **Elmira, ON **has an exciting opportunity for you This contract is to cover a leave. The Accounts Payable Specialist reports to our Financial Controller and will be responsible for all aspects of the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, integrity and completeness within required timeframes. As part of our finance team, you will assist in month end closing, account analysis and ad hoc reporting. Assist the Controller as requested for internal and external audits and year end tax package. You will work and collaborate with our Elmira team, Corporate Finance team and third-party vendors.

We offer work life balance, flexible work schedules, a gym on site and free coffee/tea.

**IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE**:

- Handles full Accounts Payable function cycle from receipt of invoices to payment, including coding invoices, matching purchase orders, obtaining approval, and entering the invoices into Oracle.
- Prepares and generates weekly batch check runs, EFT vendor setup at bank level, account transfers, wire payment, online bill payment and ACH payment.
- Process employee’s expense reports, company airline AMEX and auto leasing payment, ensure all accounts payable policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Maintain vendor accounts from setup/approval and monitor vendor Accounts Payable aging/payment status, reconcile with vendor statement.
- Prepares sales/orders/backlog/inventory report twice a week and monthly commission and quarterly rebate calculation.
- Assist for month-end AP closing process with corporate finance team, reconciliation of intercompany AR/AP balance and A/P subledger.
- Assists Costing activities as backup during the month-end and other team members’ vacation
- Other projects and duties as required by the Controller to support the needs of the finance department.

**WHO YOU ARE**:You integrate quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions. You take personal responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives and partner with others to get work done. You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. You provide timely and helpful information to others.

**FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED**:

- High school education or equivalent is required
- 2+ years of Intermediate level of general accounting
- Microsoft Windows and Office suite experience with expertise in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as a strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and a commitment to follow-up
- Legal authorization to work in Canada - sponsorship will not be provided for this position

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART**:

- Post-secondary education in accounting is preferred.
- Knowledge of Oracle System is a PLUS

**Our Offer to You**:
We recognize the importance of employee well-being and know that to do your best you must have flexibility to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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