Accounts Payable

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- Performs accounting and clerical tasks for the maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Processes accounts payable invoices for North American production, global tooling and amortization, global MRO, utility suppliers and leases.
- Prepares invoices on a daily basis and send out for approvals when required.
- Reconcile to monthly vendor statements.
- Prepare cash requirement reports for weekly cheque run.
- Other tasks include month end close, Solarsoft accounts payable accrual and JV'S.
- Process all receipts in CMS for MRO, tooling and amortization items.
- Work closely with receiving team on accuracy of system receipts and corrections.
- Work under general supervision with established guidelines.
- Independently handles vendor inquiries, resolves routine problems, and established priorities for job's daily activities.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below._
- May perform any of the following tasks:

- Posts and balances subsidiary ledgers.
- Review transactions for completeness, accuracy, and proper authorization.
- Assist in preparing, adjusting, and closing journal entries.
- Analyze and reconcile any internal inconsistencies between manual and computerized systems.
- Prepare expenditure information.
- Processes AP vouchers/receipts & journal entries.
- Maintain AP filing and all payment reports.
- Prepare the regular weekly check/wire payments.

**1**
- 55%
- Process packing slips and invoices for payment

**2**
- 10%
- Prepare reports for weekly cheque run; run cheques, EFT and Wire payments

**3**
- 10%

**4**
- 5%
- Filing and maintaining AP filing cabinets

**5**
- 5%

**6**
- 5%
- Replying to vendor inquiries. i.e. payment status, outstanding invoices, short payments, etc.

**7**
- 5%
- Month End procedures. i.e. JV's, account analysis, balance sheet reviews, etc.

**8**
- 5%
- Other duties as assigned

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required._

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- College accounting diploma or business degree in related field or equivalent.
- Familiarity with accounting programs and software.
- Understanding of principles of finance and accounting.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in accounting office.

**REQUIRED SKILLS**:

- Organization and prioritization skills
- Ability to review, analyze, and process large volumes of paperwork with an eye for detail.
- Must be able to deal effectively and courteously with vendors and able to create/process debit/credit memos.
- Accuracy is more important than speed. Problem resolution and prioritize multiple demands skills needed.
- High Level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and coach across multiple levels within the company and locations; including establishing global partnerships.
- Demonstrated understanding of regulatory environments
- Demonstrated business acumen
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Excel and Word, and other ERP systems, such as Solarsoft.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Please be advised that Gates Corporation does not accept resumes from third-party recruiters._
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