Accounts Payable Intern; Temporary Term

Showing 1 location Acheson, AB , CAN

• On-site
• Finance/Payroll
• Full-Time

SMS Equipment is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Intern to support a focused project converting vendors from cheque to electronic funds transfer (EFT).

This is a temporary, full-time role for approximately 3 months with the possibility for an extension.

Work Location: Acheson, AB (Northview)
Wage: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour.
Work Arrangement: Fixed on site - working from the Acheson Northview office each day.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

What You’ll Do

• Contact vendors to communicate the transition from cheque to EFT and obtain required banking, remittance, and contact information.
• Review vendor setup documentation for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals before creating or updating records.
• Confirm vendor banking information, including EFT and wire payment details, using established verification procedures.
• Set up and maintain EFT payment information to support accurate and timely vendor payments.
• Create and update vendor master records, including address, contact, payment terms, banking, and remittance details.
• Follow up with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information.
• Maintain the confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive vendor and banking information.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will bring experience working in an office environment and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Other qualifications include:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and follow-up skills.
• High attention to detail and sound judgement when reviewing documentation and identifying missing or inconsistent information.
• Ability to handle confidential vendor and banking information with care.
• Accounts Payable experience is considered an asset.
• Bilingual communication skills are considered an asset.

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

At SMS Equipment,
safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.

At SMS Equipment,
the right partnership makes everything possible . We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service.