Accounts Payable Associate - Mississauga, Canada - Alectra Utilities

Alectra Utilities

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Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity

Job Posting Number:

Position:

Accounts Payable Associate

Location:

Mississauga (Derry)
(Hybrid:
Remote/In-office)

Reports to:

Supervisor, Accounts Payable

Business Unit:

Finance & Regulatory

Division:

Financial Accounting

Hours per Week:

35

Rate of Pay:

As per the Collective Agreement

Number of Openings:

1

Union:
***PWU

Open:

November 20, 2023

Close:

December 1, 2023

Alectra is committed to putting our people first in providing a positive employee experience and a safe work environment. Our Hybrid Workplace policy allows for an effective balance for employees with the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment; a combination of Remote / Inoffice work based on operational requirements._

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable, this position is responsible for processing supplier invoices and employee expenses, reviewing for accuracy, appropriate approvals, existence of purchase orders, appropriateness of account distribution and completion.

The incumbent is responsible for providing assistance with audit activities and year end working papers.

Responsibilities:

Review and process supplier/vendor invoices for payment, verifying that each invoice is authorized, GL distribution is correct, commodity taxes are applied correctly; purchase orders have been referenced and sufficient funds are available on the purchase order.
Review and verify invoices in Transform Active Capture.
Communicate with vendors and staff regarding invoices, payments, statements and reconciliation of invoices to purchase orders.
Review and process employee and credit card expenses, including verification of appropriate back up documentation and approvals are verifying that each expense is authorized, account allocation is correct, commodity taxes are applied correctly and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
Prepare and record month end accruals, for assigned supplier/vendors, for goods and services received but not recorded and coordinate with approvers across the organization as required.
Preparation of assigned account reconciliations, including analysis and follow up of causes of variances.
Preparation of journal entries required for ongoing business purposes or resulting from analysis of account reconciliations.
Process customer refunds and ensure information is accurate and is processed within established timelines.
Maintain an accurate and uptodate filing system
Assisting in interim and yearend audits by providing internal/external auditors with information and supporting documentation as required.
Support special projects by gathering data as required and by participating in projects to improve performance and processes of the organization.
Acting as resource back up to staff during absences and as required.
Training team members as required.
Other duties as assigned.

Education & Specialized Knowledge:

Relevant postsecondary Business Education and/or intermediate standing in CPA, CGA or CPA, CMA program required.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of 3 years related experience.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

Ability to handle high volume of detailed transactions, and multiple and conflicting deadlines effectively under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems.
Strong analytical skills.
Flexibility to meet deadlines as required.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with coworkers and members of the public to achieve positive outcomes for the company.
Requires basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements

How to Apply

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra.