accounts payable clerk

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Employer details Wetaskiwin Co-op

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*Accounts Payable Clerk * Wetaskiwin Co-op is now accepting applications for the full-time permanent position of Accounts Payable Clerk in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Reporting to the Office Manager, the successful candidate will primarily perform accounting administrative duties, as well as support a variety of Wetaskiwin Co-op initiatives. *Who we are: * Wetaskiwin Co-op is located in central Alberta operating in 9 locations in 5 communities of Wetaskiwin, Innisfail, Camrose, Edmonton and Falun. We operate in a variety of product lines including consumer hardware, building products, crop inputs, petroleum, liquor and feed manufacturing. We believe in working together to serve our members and customers throughout Alberta, delivering profits back to our members and communities and investing in sustainable growth. We are looking for team members and team leaders who will embrace our Co-op brand and values of Integrity, Excellence, Community and Service. *What you?ll do: * As the Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be responsible for processing and paying bills and invoices for Wetaskiwin Co-op. You will be the first point of contact for our Vendors, Wholesalers, and other stakeholders who we maintain a Business-to-Business relationship with. You will execute or redirect inquiries to the appropriate resource or manager when needed. The Accounts Payable Clerk is a critical detail-oriented part of the team, and will: * Complete payments and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. * Enter invoices into the accounting software. * Answer and direct phone calls, respond to emails, and provide excellent customer service in person, electronically, and in telephone conversations. * Update and manage electronic and physical files. * Prepare and process payments to vendors, verifying their accuracy including details like amounts, dates and items. This includes reconciling vendor statements, responding to vendor inquiries, and resolving payment issues. * Assist with month-end closing procedures and general office tasks, such as filing, photocopying, and mail sorting. * Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. * Follow safety and housekeeping standards, policies, and procedures, and complying with all regulatory requirements. *Who you are: * * Detail-orientated team player capable of working independently is essential to the role. * You have a solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principes. * Ability to organize and effectively prioritize tasks respectful of deadlines, with an ability to work under pressure and work with integrity and confidentiality. * You have minimum of 3 years of administration and/or administrative duty experience. * You have demonstrated proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications. * Proficiency in excel is desired, an understanding of JDE based software is an asset. * You maintain positive working relationship with co-workers and provide excellent customer service. * You believe in collaboration, building relationships and value the perspectives of colleagues, suppliers and customers. Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, an employer contributed pension plan and an employee family assistance program. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. *Closing date: Tuesday December 3, 2024* Please submit *resume* and *cover letter* indicating *position of interest* to: 4707 ? 40th Avenue Wetaskiwin, Alberta, T9A 2B8 Phone: 780 361 6171 Fax: 780-352-0297 Email: hradvisor@wetaskiwincoop.com _We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted._ _At Wetaskiwin Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we?re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.