Job brief description.

We are looking for a competent Account Payable Specialist to perform various administrative and clerical tasks to support our offices. You will undertake a variety of activities in the office ranging from filing and answering the phone to basic bookkeeping.

An effective office clerk has the ability to work diligently to help maintain smooth office operations. You must be reliable and hardworking with great communication skills. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with office equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain files and records so they remain updated and easily accessible.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail (envelopes, packages, etc.)
• Answer the phone to take messages or redirect calls to appropriate colleagues.
• Utilize office appliances such as photocopier, printers etc. and computers for word processing, spreadsheet creation etc.
• Undertake basic bookkeeping tasks and issue invoices, checks etc.
• Take minutes of meetings and dictations
• Assist in office management and organization procedures.
• Monitor stocks of office supplies (paper clips, stationery etc.) and report when there are shortages.
• Perform other office duties as assigned.

• Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as Account Payable Specialist or other clerical position
• Familiarity with office procedures and basic accounting principles
• Working knowledge of office devices and processes
• A fast typist with knowledge in stenography and taking dictations.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Very good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• High school diploma
• Track outgoing payments.
• Monitor company expenditures (including payroll)
• Maintain records.
• Verify expense reports.
• Maintain petty cash.
• Track and pay sales and use tax.
• Pay vendors and service providers.
• Reconcile statements and payment records.
• Ensure payment credits are applied correctly.
• Correspond with vendors regarding billing and payments.
• Analyze accounts.
• Prepare reports.
• Streamline the payment process.

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (with 30min lunch) OR 8:00am-5:00pm (with 1hour lunch)

Must Have at least 2 years of experience. Bilingual a plus!