Overview
Accounts Payable Lead Jobs in Halifax Regional Municipality – Nova Scotia at The Shaw Group Limited
Title: Accounts Payable Lead
Company: The Shaw Group Limited
Location: Halifax Regional Municipality – Nova Scotia
Category: Accounting, Finance & Banking
Location: Halifax Regional Municipality
The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada’s leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through several divisions and subsidiaries.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Lead to
join our team
. Reporting to and working closely with the AP/AR Manager, the Accounts Payable Lead is directly responsible for maintaining the master vendor file, receiving vendor invoices, verifying, matching, and posting invoices into the ERP system to process vendor payments. This position requires effective
communication
with vendors/customers to respond to all enquiries to maintain good vendor/customer relationships and ensuring vendors are paid according to terms.
This position will also be supporting the Accounts team with performing reconciliations of accounts, posting payments, and communications with the customer.
Responsibilities
Maintaining incoming vendor invoices
Posting and reconciling all vendor invoices for Manufacturing Division (with Corporate)
Submitting payments to vendors both via ERP/bank portal or cheque
Providing vendor support on enquiries for payment, etc.
Reviewing vendor statements for missing invoices, discrepancies, and credits
Supporting accounts receivable team with reconciliations, payments,
communication
, etc. Qualifications Post-secondary
education
or equivalent experience in accounts payable role (5 years)
Full cycle accounts payable experience required.
Accounts receivable experience considered an asset.
Solid understanding of accounting principles
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet use, accounting software adaptable and quick to learn new systems.
Maintaining confidentiality and privacy of financial records of vendor and customer accounts
Ability to
perform moderate to complex account reconciliations.
Exceptional
attention to detail
with a high degree of accuracy, time management and organizational skills
Strong communicator with
proven track record
of results
Ability to
work in a
fast-paced
and busy environment.
Self-starter with strong follow up skills and a customer service focused attitude. Skills Accounts Payable,
Communication
, ERP, Support Array About The Shaw Group Limited The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada’s leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes.
Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries:
Shaw Brick, Shaw Precast Solutions, Shaw Resources, Clayton Developments Limited, MMH Prestige Homes Inc., Ven-Rez Products Limited, Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living. Other Information We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. W…
