Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

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Job DescriptionPosition SummaryBased out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) Acheson location, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will report to the Accounting Manager of the Accounting department. The Senior Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist will be responsible for daily cash applications, generation of invoices and credit memos, and creation of accurate management reports.Essential Responsibilities

• Process 2-way, 3-way, and manual coded invoices
• Prepare weekly EFT payments, cheque runs and wire transfers
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Prepare journal entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, and other liability accounts
• Perform monthly closing activities for AP function
• Prepare AP Balance Sheet reconciliations and reporting packages
• Audit and process employee expenses
• Work with the Purchasing and other departments to resolve invoicing discrepancies
• Daily cash application, generation of customer invoices and credit memos
• Schedule and attend monthly AR collection meetings
• Manage 3rd party billings (Ariba, OpenInvoice, Cortex)
• Perform monthly closing activities for AR function
• Prepare AR Balance Sheet reconciliations and reporting packages
• Assist with month end procedures, GL reconciliations, and ad hoc accounting
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Other AP and AR duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Strong written, listening, and oral communication skills.
• Able to build effective relationships with peers, organizational leaders and key stakeholders.
• Detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry and analysis.
• Approaches work consistently and will utilize methods to monitor and complete tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes or product changes.
• High level of self-motivation and initiative with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude by collaborating with others to solve problems and drive results.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary in in the areas of finance, business, or accounting considered an asset.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Accounts Payables/Accounts Receivable.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Construction, and/or Oil & Gas industries preferred.
• Basic to Intermediate knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office.
• Basic knowledge of payables processes using an integrated ERP system, Oracle preferred.

Working Conditions

• Temperature controlled working environment.
• Job requires working in an office setting.
• Working in front of a computer for the majority of the shift.

Physical Requirements

• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner.
• Standing, walking, and speaking for long periods of time and typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force up to 20 lbs.
• Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Perceiving size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the fingertips.

Who We ArePowell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Edmonton, Acheson, Vancouver, Calgary, Redwater, Fort McMurray, Lloydminster, Montreal and Saskatoon.Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.Your Partner in SafetySuccessful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.About UsIn our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organisation.As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications!Powered by Innovation - Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it.Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.