Enghouse Looking for Accounts Payable Specialist at Markham, ON Full Time

We are currently looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist for our finance team. This position is responsible for the completion of payments and the controlling of expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and paying vendor invoices and employee expense reports in support of our global operations. This position will also handle some fixed assets accounting. This position will be based in Markham, ON.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:
Receive, code and record vendor invoices in to our accounting system, resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies

Process employee expense reports

Monitor and enforce adherence to company spending controls and policies

Charge expenses to accounts and cost centres by analyzing invoice/expense reports

Make payments by preparing EFT files or entering on-line bank transfers in a timely manner to prevent late payment charges

Monitor cash balances to effectively manage cash flow and initiate transfers

Maintain payable record files

Administer the Canadian Concur expense reporting system and work with Concur intelligence team on building reports for Travel and Expense monitoring

Review expense reports for adherence to company travel policy / VAT configuration and release reports for payments

Perform light general accounting duties to assist accounting staff

Perform billing entry duties to assist accounting staff

Assist with external audit requests

Support month end and quarter end close

Prepare account reconciliation for cash, AP and other applicable accounts

Other duties as required

Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Accounting/Finance

Two (2) or more years of work experience in multi-currency, multi-entity environment

Knowledge of accounts payable and general ledger accounting

Experience with light general accounting duties

Experience with European VAT reporting a definite asset

Experience with Great Plains an asset

Experience with Concur Travel and Expense an asset

Experience with on-line expense reporting systems an asset

Core Competencies:
Strong financial systems skills, good Excel and Word skills

Administrative, accounting, communication and analytical skills

Proven ability to multi-task, problem solve, handle high volumes and prioritize workload

Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering data

Ability to be flexible with respect to the mix of workload between accounts payable, accounting and billing duties

Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality

Strong command of the English language a must

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Enghouse is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination and accommodation will be provided during the hiring process upon request.

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