Avidbots Corp. Looking for Accounts Payable Specialist (Part-Time) at Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Avidbots Corporation is a pioneering leader in the field of robotics, dedicated to developing cutting-edge autonomous cleaning solutions for commercial and industrial environments. Our mission is to revolutionize the way cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed by introducing innovative, efficient, and sustainable robotic technologies. Avidbots is committed to delivering intelligent and autonomous robotic solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also promote a cleaner and healthier world.

Our groundbreaking autonomous cleaning robots, specifically the Neo 2 and Kas, are redefining the cleaning industry by offering state-of-the-art technology, advanced navigation, and data-driven insights to businesses across the globe. These robots are designed to perform tasks such as scrubbing and sanitization, and maintain cleanliness in a wide range of industries, including airports, shopping malls, warehouses, retail, and more.

Headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada, we are an employee-focused organization that has been certified a Great Place to Work® consecutively for the last 5 years and one of Deloitte’s Fast 500 (2021).

Position Overview:

We are looking for a part-time Accounts Payable Specialist who thrives in a dynamic, hands on, small team environment and fosters our culture of collaboration and getting things done.

Reporting to the Controller, the successful candidate will play a critical role in the Procure-to-Pay process by ensuring the prompt processing of supplier invoices while supporting the development & enhancement of our processes including helping us leverage our systems to drive automation and analysis.

Key Details:

• This part-time position will work 3 days per week
• This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week. On Wednesdays, our Finance team works on site in our Kitchener facility (Wednesday lunch is provided!)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and build relationships with key stakeholders within Sales, Legal, IT, Operations, and Finance teams
• Ensure that supplier invoices are processed within 7 days of receipt, and that discrepancies are reviewed promptly with key stakeholders
• Conduct regular supplier reconciliations of key accounts as directed by the Controller
• Provide prompt replies to supplier inquiries and support transparent stakeholder relationships & engagement
• Support vendor master data reconciliations & proactively identify missing data and work to resolve
• Assist in annual financial audit by preparing working papers and data collection
• Support cash forecasting and cash management activities, as needed

Key Requirements & Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years working experience as an Accounts Payable Professional (or equivalent)
• Professional experience in the manufacturing and/or technology industries
• Superior knowledge of Excel, reporting tools, and ERP Systems; Epicor experience is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt with a high degree of accuracy in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to take initiative and be proactive with limited direction
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that may include criminal/civil background checks
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer

Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. We are a diverse Canadian company founded by international students, and we are proud of the strengths our diversity brings. We hold our executives to the same standards as all of our employees, and we believe work should be a safe space for all. Avidbots has an absolutely zero tolerance policy for discrimination or hate against members of any race, religion or sexual orientation. We also offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work / life balance is critical to ensure the happiness/well-being of our people.

Upon request, Avidbots will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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