Ar/ap Specialist

Do you find numbers exciting and fascinating? Do you love checking and double-checking data to ensure you’re correct? Are you good at multi-tasking and have great customer service skills? Do you dream of spreadsheets and tables? If so, Rootree is looking for an experienced team member committed to a high level of accuracy and quality to join our Finance team As the AR/AP Specialist, this role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a strong drive to keep our records up-to-date and accurate.

Skills & Experience

You have:

- Diploma in accounting/finance
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in accounting/finance
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office software, particularly Excel
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Great attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong computer skills with experience using Mac computers
- Experience with an ERP system is considered an asset
- An understanding of inter-company accounting or willingness to learn about it
- Works well independently and as a team with mínimal supervision

**Responsibilities**:
Your responsibilities will be:

- Conduct all Accounts Payable functions
- Review, input and organize vendor invoices for Rootree and related companies
- Process and record vendor payments
- Review and reconcile vendor accounts
- Process and record vendor credit notes
- Communicate and coordinate with vendors
- Conduct all Accounts Receivable functions
- Process and record deposits
- Review and reconcile customer accounts
- Communicate and coordinate with customers
- Coordinate workflow between AR, AP and other departments
- Receive and input stock inventory orders into ERP system
- Maintain and reconcile stock bag inventory on a regular basis
- Assist with additional financial projects as they arise, including the implementation of our internal ERP system
- Perform day-to-day operations of the Finance team
- Prepare daily bank reconciliations
- All other duties as required

All applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter, including a personal introduction. Chosen applicants will be contacted for an in-person interview.

About Rootree

Rootree is Canada's leading manufacturer of environmentally responsible flexible packaging. Operating as one efficient, integrated system, we offer many services under one roof; our main branches include Creative Services, Flexible Packaging (manufacturing), and Contract Packing.

On behalf of our family, our community, and our planet, we work every day to reshape the packaging industry. We are continually investing in green technologies and adopting sustainable manufacturing procedures that allow us to produce with up to 75% less waste than our conventional competitors.

If you're energized by making a real difference as part of a winning team, we want to hear from you

COVID-19 Precautions 

Rootree has implemented contact tracing, cleaning, distancing, and masking protocols in our facility - these protocols are reviewed and adjusted as needed. Our new team member will be required to work in the facility, following our standard COVID protocols that are in place at time of employment.

How to Apply

Rootree is committed to removing accessibility barriers and meeting legislative requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing accommodations should they be required.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burlington, ON L7L 6A8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounts receivable: 1 year (preferred)