Accounting/Inventory Coordinator
Job in
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
STRIVE Recruitment
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position
Listed on 2026-02-22
Job specializations:
-
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Operations / Plant Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22 - 24 CAD Hourly
CAD
22.00
24.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Role
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, mathematically minded professional with ERP experience in manufacturing who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate vendor payments, efficient purchasing, and reliable inventory control to support production schedules.
The position is temp-to-perm, offering the opportunity for long-term growth in a stable, collaborative manufacturing environment.
Advantages
Competitive hourly rate of $22–$24/hour, based on experienceMonday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMTemporary-to-permanent opportunity with potential for long-term growthStable, full-time position in a well-established manufacturing companyHands-on exposure to AP, Purchasing, and Inventory within manufacturingOpportunity to develop and expand ERP (Sage 300) skillsEngage with international vendors and learn customs/shipping protocolsChance to take ownership of AP, purchasing, and inventory responsibilitiesOpportunity to build career longevity in a process-driven, professional environmentResponsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP)
Process high-volume vendor invoices for raw materials, parts, and servicesMatch invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents (3-way matching
)Prepare and process payments according to payment terms and schedule (full-cycle AP)Reconcile vendor statements and resolve pricing or quantity discrepanciesReview and process credit card statements and prepare accounting entriesMaintain accurate AP records and balance subledgers monthlyAssist with check runs twice weekly and trial balance reconciliationPurchasing
Create and issue purchase orders for raw materials, components, and suppliesCommunicate with vendors regarding pricing, lead times, and delivery schedulesFollow up on open purchase orders to support production timelinesNegotiate supplier contracts and pricing (domestic and international suppliers)Schedule transportation from suppliers, including customs clearance documentation (USA and China shipments)Maintain vendor files, purchasing documentation, Safety Data Sheets, and CUSMA/USMCA formsInventory Control
Monitor inventory levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished goodsAssist with inventory adjustments, cycle counts, and year-end physical countsInvestigate inventory variances and coordinate with production teams to resolve issuesMaintain accurate inventory data in ERP systems, including units of measurement and costingSupport production planning and sales teams with Excel cost sheets vs ERP costingClear negative inventory and ensure ongoing data accuracyRequirements
1–2+ years experience in accounts payable, purchasing, and inventory control within a manufacturing environmentERP system experience required (Sage 300 preferred, others considered)Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, bills of material, and inventory movementFull-cycle AP, invoice coding, and purchase order management experienceAbility to handle math-heavy tasks and unit of measurement calculations accuratelyStrong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple prioritiesProficient in Microsoft Excel and capable of creating formulas for cost/inventory managementExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsCommon sense and willingness to learn with administrative/finance trainingLongevity-focused and able to thrive in a structured, process-driven environment#INDSTRIVEON
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