AP/AR Specialist

Job title: AP/AR Specialist

Company: The Headhunters

Job description: About the Company:
Our client, is a dynamic and growing organization seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist to join their team. The company is looking for an ambitious self-starter to help manage and process invoices, ensure timely payments, and maintain accurate financial records. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are committed to excellence in financial management, this could be the opportunity for you.Job Overview:
As the Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist, you will take on the responsibility of overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments, supporting month-end closing, reconciliations, and helping improve internal accounting procedures. This is an essential role that will contribute to the smooth running of the financial operations within the company.This is a hybrid role with the office located in DT Calgary. If you are an experienced accounting professional looking for a new challenge in a vibrant company, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career. Apply today to take the next step in your professional journey!Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track payments to vendors and employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Enter receivables, update accounts receivable aging schedules, and assist with collections as needed.
• Oversee cheque runs, set up payments, prepare cash schedules, and handle day-to-day credits and bank deposits.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and internal departments to resolve financial discrepancies or issues.
• Support month-end close procedures, including AP reconciliations, employee expense reports, accruals, and posting invoices.
• Reconcile credit card transactions, intercompany transactions, and online payments.
• Allocate expenses and income accurately to the correct vendors, customers, jobs, and classes using QuickBooks and the integrated Quadient Beanworks software.
• Ensure compliance with internal company policies and procedures for payments and vendor management.
• Work closely with the Bookkeeper to ensure proper coding and completion of month-end duties, including bank reconciliations when needed.
• Assist in developing and improving the accounts payable processes and controls.
• Maintain meticulous records for all accounting functions, both hard and soft copy.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable.
• Bookkeeping experience is an asset.
• Experience with AP Automation is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working in a smaller office environment and collaborating closely with team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Solid experience with accounting software (QuickBooks and Yardi are a plus).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to navigate across multiple systems and files efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in processing high volumes of invoices, including coding.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy, with the ability to problem-solve independently.
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with a desire to improve processes and make meaningful contributions to the team.

What the Company Offers:

• The discussed salary range is $50,000 – $55,000 depending on experience. Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• The chance to work in a growing and fast-paced industry.

Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.#IND

Expected salary: $50000 – 55000 per year

Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:10:35 GMT

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