Accounts Payable Specialist

J-AAR is forging a future as a premier construction leader in Canada, rooted in the founding vision of John and Loralee Aarts in 1982 with a commitment to foster an environment where everyone can achieve their fullest potential, supported by the belief in others more than they believe in themselves.

We empower our team members to unlock their full potential on collaborative construction projects, with transformative results for our customers, communities, and individuals engaged in all of the projects we are involved in.

We are seeking an **Accounts Payable Specialist** who is aspiring to reach their potential in the field of construction, reporting to the Accounting Manager. You will be directly responsible for performing data entry and related duties in disbursing non-payroll accounts payable to individuals, suppliers, corporations, and other entities. This includes maintaining ledgers, credit balances, and account irregularities. The Accounts Payable Specialist will also ensure the timely and accurate processing of payment documents such as purchase orders, travel reimbursements, and any other accounting transactions related to Accounts Payable management. This position involves diplomatic interaction to provide billing information and support in order to facilitate daily bank reconciliations.

**Envir**on**ment**

While supporting a construction environment you will be working within an office environment. You will have the ability to work the occasional evenings and weekends. Your support may be required outside of normal work hours.

**How you will make an **IMPACT**
- Process accounts payable transactions
- Prepare payments for approvals and processing
- Perform account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner at both A/P to G/L and at the individual vendor A/P sub-account level
- Facilitate comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges in accordance with job contracts and company policies/procedures
- Perform consistent and timely vendor statement communications
- Maintain accurate vendor records
- Resolve any discounts, credits and/or account disputes with the assistance of management and in accordance with company policies/procedures
- Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its business partners
- Complete other duties and projects as assigned

**How you WOW us**
- Diploma or degree in accounting, business or a related field
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in an accounts payable and payment role
- Project based Accounts Payable experience is an asset
- Experience with ERP system implementation is an asset
- Experience with Purchasing is an asset
- Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong coaching/mentoring skills are an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in excel
- Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies
- Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety

**How we TAKE CARE of our PEOPLE**
- Highly competitive wage
- Paid vacation
- Referral Bonuses
- Company paid benefits
- A team member focused culture with a common objective of finding out what we are capable of and reaching our potential.
- Skill building, training opportunities, career support
- We Celebrate our Achievements: holiday parties, BBQs, fishing derby, sporting event tickets, golf days, and so much more

J-AAR welcomes all applicants and is committed to a diverse workforce. If you require accommodation, please contact the People and Culture Department.