Accounts Payable Clerk

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support the finance and accounting team with accurate, timely processing across accounts payable and accounts receivable. This role helps keep financial records current, payments moving smoothly, and internal and external stakeholders supported. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a steady approach to meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Process, code, and enter accounts payable invoices accurately into the accounting system.
• Receive, scan, and organize electronic and physical invoices for processing.
• Coordinate invoice approvals and confirm required authorizations are in place before payment.
• Process accounts receivable receipts and maintain accurate customer records.
• Prepare cheque, electronic, wire, and other payment runs.
• Respond to vendor and customer questions about payments, timing, and invoice issues.
• Investigate and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies with vendors and customers.
• Prepare and post accounts payable and accounts receivable journal entries.
• Reconcile vendor and customer accounts and follow up on outstanding items.
• Calculate and prepare month-end accruals.
• Support other accounting clerks during vacations and periods of increased workload.
• Complete general administrative tasks such as bank deposits, filing, and mail.
• Help onboard and train new accounting clerks.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and department operations.

Requirements:

• Experience using Oracle Cloud is a must have.
• Coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, and general office procedures.
• At least 1 year of recent experience in a similar accounting or finance support role.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, including formulas, data analysis, conditional formatting, and importing/exporting data.
• Working knowledge of word processing tools.
• Strong numerical skills and the ability to maintain accuracy while meeting deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.
• Comfortable making decisions and working with limited supervision.
• Team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to suggest process improvements.

Remuneration:

• Up to $30/hr

 **Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.