Accounts Payable Associate

WHO WE ARE:

As the foremost distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) supplies mobile infrastructure maintenance solutions to municipalities and contractors throughout Canada and the US.
Through our extensive branch network, we offer sales, rentals, leases, servicing, and support for vacuum trucks, refuse and recycling collection vehicles, street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and inspection cameras.

JJE is a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

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The Accounts Payable (AP) Associate is responsible for timely and accurate Accounts Payable transactions in alignment with internal procedures and requirements.
This position will report into the Accounts Payable Manager.

BRANCH: Barrie, Ontario

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

• 1 Vacancy
• Permanent

TOTAL REWARDS OVERVIEW:

• Base Salary + Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Annual Performance Review Program
• Group Benefits that are 100% paid for by the Company – inclusive of Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Travel coverage
• Vacation & Paid Personal days
• Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan

ABOUT YOU:

• Strong time management and detail orientation
• Aptitude for numbers
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information independently
• Good verbal and written communication, with strong customer service skills

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Accounting, a related program OR equivalent experience
• CGA Candidates are preferential
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in an Accounts Payable position or a related Accounting role
• Experience with accounting software and the ability to learn new systems
• Advanced experience using MS Office Suite, with a focus on Microsoft Word and Excel

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and process large volume of daily invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Verify that transactions are in alignment with company procedures
• Monitor invoices for proper approval and coding
• Prepare batches of invoices for data entry
• Process cheques and issue payments as required
• Prepare cheques and invoices for mailing and/or filing
• File and photocopy AP paperwork
• Maintain vendor files in alignment with company procedures
• Provide professional and timely customer service to both internal and external customers
• Communicate frequently with internal Managers to ensure accurate invoice reconciliation
• Coordinate and process invoice adjustments as required
• Complete additional tasks as assigned
  
  

Our Core People Values: Leadership, Customer Excellence, Integrity, Inspiration, Teamwork, Innovation and Ambition

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If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment welcome your application.
We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.

If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify Human Resources in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation.

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