Job description
BE Power Equipment is a leading manufacturer of pressure washers, air compressors, generators and water pumps serving industrial markets in over 30 countries. Headquartered in Abbotsford, BC, our third generation, family-owned business is focused on designing quality products and delivering exceptional service.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our finance team.
Reporting directly to the Shared Services Manager, the Accounts Payable Administrator will be a go to person for payables related matters for our Canadian and US operations. The work environment is fast paced with tight deadlines. You will be joining a team and working alongside additional Payables Administrators for our multiple manufacturing and wholesale companies.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Receive invoices and expense claims, check for completion and accuracy, investigate variances
- Prepare invoices for data-entry with GL coding, enter invoices into ERP System (Syspro)
- Collate backup documents and reports for high-volume cheque runs
- Perform scheduled payment runs; distribute cheques in a prompt and efficient manner
- Ensure that the established policies & procedures are followed in all aspects of Accounts Payable function
- Reconcile complex pre-payments for overseas suppliers
- Ensure integrity of Accounts Payable data
- Reconcile vendor accounts on a regular basis
- Assist with foreign currency cash flow planning as it relates to Accounts Payable function
- Maintain filing system within Accounts Payable function
- Communicate with vendors and colleagues
- Monitor outstanding PO receipts and ensure timely processing
- Prepare Accounts Payable reports as required by management
- Concur (expense management platform) accruals
- Assist with management of company credit cards and reconciling the credit card balances
- Assist with annual audit as required
- Assist with continuous improvement activities within Accounts Payable function
- Assist with ad hoc tasks
WHAT YOU HAVE:
- Minimum 2 years accounts payable with experience in a high-volume fast-paced environment
- Experience in complex in multi-entity and multi-currency environment, and intercompany transactions
- Experience in manufacturing environment and PO system
- Problem solver
- Syspro knowledge preferred
- Ability to closely work with purchasing department
- Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and ability to multi-task
- Showing initiative and ownership in every aspect of the job
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
- Organized and self-driven; can work well independently and as part of a team with strong communication skills
- Experience with freight payable an asset
- General knowledge of accounting principles an asset
Why work at BE?
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Group medical and dental benefits including Employee and family assistance program
- Company RRSP matching plan
- Flexible work hours and potential for hybrid work arrangement
- Healthy work life balance
- Employee discount program
- Training and development opportunities
- Modern, well-equipped work environment with excellent staff facilities
- Employee welcome package and other SWAG
- Excellent and collaborative team/work environment
- Team socials and engagement events
We thank all applicants; however, only those considered qualified will be contacted for an interview.
