Accounts Payable Administrator

**Accounts Payable Administrator**

**JOB PURPOSE**
Contribute to the growth and success of Weston Forest with efficient and accurate processing of payable transactions and support superior relationships with suppliers.

**WORK HOURS- 8am-5pm**

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Accounts Payable**
- Code, gather and attach all supporting invoice documentation.
- Review and post invoice data into the Great Plains system.
- Process vendor invoices accurately within payment terms.
- Proactively identify and solve discrepancies, obtain approvals and follow up on outstanding issues.
- Produce payment runs and maintain files.
- Peninsula invoices validation and ensure compliance with AMPS.
- Reconcile vendor accounts.
- Ensure full advantage is taken of all discount opportunities and that deadlines are met.

**Other**:

- Provide support for quarter-end activities by determining cut-off dates and amounts of vendor purchases.
- Take all appropriate steps to ensure the Company’s relationships with suppliers remains positive.
- Provide assistance to others in department as work load allows.
- Perform backup functions as required and participate in cross-training initiatives.
- Other duties as required.

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED**:

- Minimum 2-years’ experience in an Accounting or A/P department or equivalent/similar job experience.
- Accurate data entry and very good attention to detail.
- Mathematical aptitude.
- Able to take direction well, adaptable, co-operative and able to work under pressure and deadlines.
- Strong initiative, proven ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, large volumes of work and a fast paced, service oriented environment.
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
- Demonstrated maturity with the ability to self-manage, organize, prioritize and interact well with others/team.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Intermediate Excel, Word and Outlook level.
- Knowledge of and experience with Great Plains or Information Management Systems.

**THE COMPANY**
Weston Forest originated as a family business in 1953. Today we are a vital, dynamic organization, repeatedly acknowledged by the Canadian Business Growth 500 as one of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies, recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, recipient of the Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses, and a winner of Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Award.

Our culture is one of personal growth, continuous improvement, and opportunity. It is vibrant, informal, and inclusive. We live by our brand promise: “_YOU’LL LOVE DOING BUSINESS WITH US_”.

**_Our Brand Promise: _**
YOU’LL LOVE DOING BUSINESS WITH US

**_Our Core Values:_**
- Entrepreneurial organization committed to continuous improvement.
- We do what we say.
- Inspiring personal and professional growth
- Your success is our success.
- More than just a place to work.
- Results matter, but people matter more.

**_Our Mission: _**
We quickly respond to our customers’ needs and solve their issues with a wide variety of solutions that benefit their business.

**_Our Vision: _**
We create two-way relationships with customers and suppliers, offer diverse opportunities for our team, promote open communication with all of our stakeholders, focus on strengthening our industry and growing our company.

**_Our Value Proposition: _**
Weston Forest delivers the right solutions. We are truly focused on creating great relationships and becoming your go-to source - by doing what we say we’ll do. We have proven our expertise and commitment to become one of North America’s strongest and most respected organizations. Today, Weston Forest is a trusted partner to our customers, suppliers and employees. We will continue to find new ways to solve your challenges and take an active role in building a sustainable industry.

**_Recent Awards: _**
- Proud to be named one of Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures
- Repeat winner of CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES
- One of Canada’s PROFIT 500 Fastest-Growing Companies
- Recipient of the Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses

**Weston Forest is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work**
**environment. Please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required. Any**
**information regarding accommodation will be treated as confidential.**

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