Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Organization

If you value innovation, creativity, and working to satisfy our customers, you will fit in well at Kerr. Our specialty is modifying brand new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles. In fact, we upfit more police vehicles than any other company in North America and we continue to focus on growing our business. Founded in 1952, Kerr Industries has a strong North American presence with operations located in Texas, Chicago, Michigan and Oshawa. We want motivated, ambitious people who put the needs of our customers first, bring creativity to their work and will do whatever it takes to achieve success. If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team. For more information, please visit www.kerrindustries.com.

Position and Fit

The Accounts Payable Specialist will work with vendors to ensure invoicing and payments are processed accurately and in a timely and efficient manner. The individual will work in conjunction with sales and purchasing personnel to ensure company policies and procedures are followed and all documentation is received as required. They will perform all activities necessary to process the vendor payment cycle, including processing of vendor invoices, preparation of electronic funds transfers, HST filings and preparing special/ad-hoc reports for management.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Maintain Accounts Payable vendor accounts for the Canadian entity (Kerr Industries Limited).
• Match, verify and post all invoices to Vendor accounts in a timely and efficient manner.
• Investigate variances and ensure accuracy of all invoice quantities and pricing prior to payment processing.
• Ensure all available discounts are taken.
• Timely preparation of complete packages for approval of disbursements batches.
• Prepare vendors’ electronic funds transfer files and a limited number of cheques
• Reconcile and post all Company Courier, Logistics and Customs invoices
• Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations
• Complete monthly governmental surveys.
• Prepare any required intercompany invoices

Administration

• Answers phones in a professional manner and direct calls appropriately
• Analysis for special projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of previous experience with AP processing.
• A strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or related ERP system is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills, as well as great attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Contemplates and executes on process improvements.

Compensation and other Benefits

• $50,000 to $59,000
• Salary is commensurate with experience. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision benefits and paid vacation.

Kerr Industries is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Kerr community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.