Accounts Payable Clerk

Who We Are:
CAA Niagara is a proud Niagara Region employer, that strives on delivering rewarding experiences and enhancing the lives of our community. For over one hundred years, we have been a staple within our community, providing such services as emergency roadside assistance, travel services, insurance coverage, membership and rewards savings; continually growing our suite of relevant services and products.

A true community partner, we could not be here without our over 149,000 members across Niagara, allowing us to focus on earning your continued trust, every day

COVID-19 VACCINATION EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT:
As we play a strong role in our community and in keeping our employees, members, customers and community safe, as per our vaccination policy, all employees, including new hires, must be fully vaccinated (of all strains) against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is to be provided upon offer of employment.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING HERE:
At CAA Niagara, we offer a great total rewards package that includes:

- 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, vision, life insurance, travel insurance
- Online Healthcare and Nurse Navigation Support
- Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan
- Growth/Training and Development opportunities
- Give Where You Live Program (Community Volunteer Opportunities)
- Green / Wellness Reimbursement Program
- A focus on your Health & Wellbeing: With paid personal hours & programs designed to encourage individual wellness
- Many social events, committees to join, opportunities to participate and feel the CAA Niagara pride

Position Summary

The accounts payable clerk is responsible for handling CAA Niagara’s bills and managing accounts payable for multiple lines of business. Tasks would include receiving, opening, and logging invoices on the ledger, as well as other duties like bank reconciliation, accounts payable invoice and data entry, and expense report handling.

Primary

**Responsibilities**:

- Receive and verify expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records
- Support the facilitation of payment of vendors, which may include verification of EFT details, review of purchase orders/invoices, and resolving of discrepancies
- Assist with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions
- Record entry of, verifies documentation for, and distributes petty cash
- Calculate and report sales tax based on paid invoices
- Prepare accounts payable invoices
- Handle payments in an organized and timely manner
- Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets
- Perform internal credit card reconciliation when required
- Assist with audit support as necessary
- Assist in streamlining the accounts payable process
- Work with the rest of the accounting team to resolve account issues when necessary

This is not an exhaustive list and other duties may be assigned as permanent or temporary, where needs are required.

**Qualifications**:

- Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs
- Must be able to learn different systems and accounting software systems
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records
- Excellent problem-solving skills

Education & Experience
- Post Secondary Education in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- Previous work experience in accounting, bookkeeping or related field considered an asset
- Excellent knowledge of basic accounting concepts
- Strong knowledge and direct use of Microsoft programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Working Conditions
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Frequent interruptions with requirement to focus

CAA Niagara values diversity in our workforce, as well as in our members, suppliers and others. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and Employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local law.