Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an organized, collaborative, and analytical Accounts Payable professional to join our Client Accounting team at BPA. The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for accurately processing and ensuring the timely payment of all invoices. This role is 100% in office, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm located at 90 Burnhamthorpe Road West in Mississauga, ON.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process all expenses in Sage.
• Expenses are posted to various applicable funds books.
• Generate cheques per vendor and as per different applicable fund.
• Follow-up and clarify with vendors any discrepancies re outstanding payment.
• Review/reconcile monthly accounts payable balance with general ledger.
• Prepare cash flow, bank reconciliation, and other reports as required by the client.
• Prepare government remittances.
• Communicate with other departments and managers/supervisors.
• Serve as the direct external contact with clients’ field auditors.
• Work cooperatively as a member of Client Accounting Team to provide superior customer service to all clients.
• Receive guidance and direction from Team Leads and Manager, Client Accounting Services.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers in other administrative departments (benefits, pension, disability, etc.).
• Participate in other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or mathematics preferred.
• 2 - 5 years of accounts payable / bookkeeping experience.
• Accounting software skills such as Sage, QuickBooks.
• Excellent and proven organizational skills.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent work ethic and accountability, as this position requires an individual with strong time management and numeracy skills.
• Intermediate MS Excel skills (data analysis functions) and MS Word skills.

What's in it for you

• Learn by working alongside our experts
• Extended health care and dental benefits
• A retirement savings plan with company contributions
• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
• Assistance for the completion of industry designations
• Competitive compensation

About BPA

BPA is a division of People Corporation and has served members and beneficiaries in their local communities since 1958. BPA is dedicated to providing a superior benefits experience to our members, businesses, and trusts in the local communities in which they live and operate. Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to careers@peoplecorporation.com

Salary Range

The base salary for this position is between $50,000 - $55,000 annually. The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.