Accounts Payable Specialist - Cambridge, Canada - ATS Automation Tooling Systems

ATS Automation Tooling Systems

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for administering and maintaining various accounting records and transactions for the company. In this role, you will also work with external vendors and internal teams to resolve invoicing issues.

About ATS Corporation:

About ATS Automation:

Advance your career with ATS, a global industry-leading automation provider to the world's most successful companies, creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world.

ATS is a global supplier of automation technologies, products, and solutions to a broad range of end markets including the Life Sciences, Pharma, Food & Beverage, Electric Vehicle, Consumer, Nuclear, E-Commerce and Specialty Automation sectors.

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, ATS is a public company and its shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATA.

ATS employs approximately 6,000 people at over 50 manufacturing facilities and over 75 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and China.

AT ATS, we want you to bring your real self to work, you share and live our values (people, process, and performance), and you will demonstrate the behaviours that support them.

Responsibilities:

Validate invoices, resolve issues with Supply Chain/vendors as required, ensure all approvals are obtained and process transactions as required within the accounting system
Prepare and process scheduled weekly/biweekly cheque runs and quick cheque runs on a rotating schedule
Respond and address all vendor concerns and questions and reconcile vendor statements to Supplier Ledger on a regular basis
Respond and address all divisional concerns and questions and provide backup when requested
Prepare and enter any accounts payable related journal entries as required/requested by divisions
Complete monthend accrual spreadsheet as required and adhere to deadline
As coordinated by Team Supervisor, reconcile receipts not vouchered account and record any adjustments required
Work on special accounting projects as requested. Participate in process improvement activities and testing while ensuring key existing procedures, controls and segregation of duties are maintained
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct
Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures

Qualifications:

Education:

A post-secondary diploma in business, accounting or finance or equivalent is preferred

Experience:

12 years accounts payable experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Experience with large ERP systems such as JDE or SAP software is an asset
Experience with MS Office, Excel and Word is essential
Highly organized, proactive, and ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fastpaced collaborative environment
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Able to work independently or collaboratively in a team as required
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with partners and customers throughout all levels of the organization

At ATS, it starts with our People
We believe the foundation of a great company is having the best team and winning as a team.

Why Join ATS?

Be a part of a thriving organization that is a global leader in advanced automation solutions
Collaborate with other bright, talented professionals focused on innovation and continuous improvement
Discover opportunities for growth within ATS as we strive to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people
Make an impact and give back to our communities in a meaningful way
Work in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and given the opportunity to do their best
Enjoy an attractive compensation package including flexible work schedules (where applicable)
And much more

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability.

We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.