Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

Gentell is one of the largest vertically integrated wound care companies in the world. Based in Yardley, PA and with offices, distribution centers and manufacturing plants around the world, our purpose is to make a positive difference in the quality of life for the injured, the chronically ill and those near the end of life.

Our success is a result of the talents, dedication and commitment of our people to drive our business forward. We provide career advancement opportunities through Gentell University, leadership development programs and executive mentoring. You would be joining a company committed to “make it better” every day, for our customers and for our employees.

We are looking to add an Accounts Payable Specialist to our Finance Team in Canada. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the financial processing of transactions for multiple companies affiliated with Gentell. The primary duties include daily processing of invoices and payments, recordkeeping and managing communication with vendors.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Process, verify, and reconcile invoices & employee expense reports
• Review invoices and support documents prior to payment
• Perform invoice and general ledger data entry
• Process payments through bank for all types of payments
• Perform credit card and bank account reconciliation
• Obtain and print signatures on all cheques as required
• Maintain accurate records of outstanding payables
• Ensure the accuracy of financial documents for payment, auditing and tax purposes
• Maintain and archive documents/invoices in a well organized manner
• Obtain balance confirmations on monthly/quarterly/annual basis
• Verify and register new vendors and perform due diligence on their bank details
• Monitor supplier accounts effectively to ensure payments are made in a timely manner
• Resolve disputes and variances on 3-way matching process
• Actively participate in continues process improvement drives
• Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files
• Assist in maintain cashflow statements identify urgent payments and assist in prioritizing them
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and ensure goods or services were received before issuing payment to vendors
• Assist senior management on ad-hoc reports as required
  
  

Requirements

Required skills and qualifications:

• Degree in accounting/ finance/ business studies or equivalent
• 3 years experience in accounts payables or treasury roles
• Excel proficiency of intermediate or advanced and strong mathematical skills
• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
• Exceptional time management skills, detail orientation and highly organized
• Experience with accounting software – Sage is an advantage
• High proficiency in written and oral communication is a must
• Adhering to strict deadlines
• Competent to perform in a rapid business growth environment