Accounts Payable Clerk

Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking anAccounts Payable / Accounting Clerk to join their Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to gain exposure to a broad range of accounting functions while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Controller, the successful candidate will support accounts payable operations, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes. This role offers strong learning and growth opportunities for both emerging and experienced accounting professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently within the ERP system
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal departments
• Maintain vendor records and respond to supplier inquiries
• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable accounts
• Prepare payment batches, including EFT, cheque, and wire payments
• Process employee expense reports and corporate credit card reconciliations
• Assist with bank reconciliations, cash management, and general accounting activities
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end adjustments
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Support external audit requests and preparation of working papers
• Help identify process improvements and strengthen financial controls
• Provide backup support for accounts receivable activities as required
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply
• 2–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Experience with accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end processes
• Experience working with ERP systems (Epicor experience considered an asset)
• Manufacturing industry experience is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable, permanent position
• Exposure to a variety of accounting and finance functions
• Opportunity to work closely with operational and finance teams
• Excellent learning opportunity for recent graduates or early-career accounting professionals
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

This role is fully on-site in Trenton, Ontario, and candidates must be available to work from the office daily.

If you're looking to join a stable organization where you can build on your accounting experience and continue to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume in confidence to andrea@hennessycollective.com