Accounts Payable Clerk Job Mississauga area,Ontario Canada,Accounting

Job Type:

Current Vacancy

WHO WE ARE:

At CPL, we are passionate about pharmaceutical product development and contract manufacturing. Our aim is to be the top choice CDMO in the non-sterile liquid and semi-solid pharmaceutical products domain and ultimately bring benefits to the customers using our manufactured products.

For more than 30 years CPL has partnered with the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies to provide full-service product development and manufacturing, singularly focused on innovation and efficiency.

We recognize our employees are our number one asset and support their career growth. We also offer a benefits program, deferred profit-sharing plan, paid time off, employee’s assistance program, work/life balance, employee recognition program, on-site parking, discounted gym membership.

Job Summary:

Provide general accounting and administrative support with primary emphasis in Accounts Payable for CPL companies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Match, code and enter A/P trade invoices including raw materials, packaging materials, MRO, technical services, manufacturing, warehousing and laboratory testing.

Match cheque remittances with corresponding invoices.

Maintain all A/P files in an orderly and logical manner ensuring accessibility by auditors and other managers.

Month end Account reconciliations for Trade AP and AP Other Accruals. Research and resolve accounts payable issues with vendors and employees.

On a monthly basis, reconcile the GR/IR account in a timely manner for all three business units. Ensure follow up on items that remain unresolved.

Provide and process credit applications.

Provide guidance and schedules as requested during the company’s annual internal audit.

Contributes to achieving Lean Goals and continuous improvement.

Respond to general inquiries, filing and other duties as required.

Responsible for working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures; properly uses personal protection and safety equipment as required by CPL; reports any injury or illness immediately and notifies CPL of any hazards, unsafe acts or conditions in the workplace.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Post secondary education in an accredited accounting program or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in the areas of A/R and collections.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of general accounting functions and principles.

A self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment and requires minimal supervision.

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with an emphasis on effective collection skills.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to plan and organize multiple tasks within deadlines.

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in a variety of MS office products including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and SAP R/3.

Flexible with the ability to adapt, respond quickly and manage change in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated competencies in CPL’s core values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment

CPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. CPL is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us.

We thank all applicants for their expression of interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.