Accounts Payable Clerk
For more than 90 years, E.S. Fox Limited (ESFL) has set the standard for safety and quality in the construction and fabrication industry. We have been unique in the industry as the ones who have helped build Canada’s infrastructure. We possess the insight and expertise to stand behind everything we do.
Our Strength is People
With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, ESFL has earned a reputation as a people-first, environmentally conscious and socially responsible provider. Our goal is to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion so that all employees feel valued and respected.
Our employees are our greatest asset. We strive to create an atmosphere that inspires free thinking, expression, and the promoting of individual differences, valuing the diverse contribution of skills, abilities, and experience.
Why Join Our Team
We offer you a rewarding career opportunity working within the thriving construction industry. We provide comprehensive benefits, including:
An attractive health and dental benefits package for you and your family (dependents). Health Care Spending Account and Healthy Living Wellness Account options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group RSP with employer contribution
- Competitive compensation
- Support of professional growth
Our office in Niagara Falls, ON, is looking for a Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team.
Summary of the Role
Reporting to the Accounting Operations Manager, the Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for performing financial, administrative, and clerical tasks related to the accurate and efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions and record keeping. The work environment is fast-paced, and the position is often challenged with tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive invoices, match supporting documents (packing slips and purchase orders) and prepare payment remittances (cheques and EFT) in a timely fashion ensuring all prompt payment discounts are realized.
- Review purchase orders to verify descriptions, prices, and approvals when processing invoices.
- Receive, review and process construction related invoices and support documentation from project managers; follows up on outstanding approvals and requests for information as required.
- Review vendor statements and complete reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounts payable records.
- Maintain historical records by scanning and filing documents.
- Respond to and resolve vendor and internal inquiries.
- Provide accounting and administrative support to the accounting team and may periodically fill in at reception switchboard and mail room where required.
- Other duties may be assigned at any given time based on the business trends/demands.
Key Requirements, Experience and Skills
- Completion of a post-secondary diploma in business administration, accounting, or equivalent work experience.
- General knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in accounts payable.
- Construction industry experience is an asset.
- Ability to accurately process data input quickly and without error.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments with different priorities.
- Ability to meet all assigned deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all departments.
- Excellent time management and customer service skills.
Attributes
- Organized self-starter, detail oriented, proactive individual who takes ownership of the task at hand.
- Exercises discretion and protects confidentiality of sensitive information.
Competencies
About E.S. Fox Limited
ESFL is a privately owned, Canadian, multi-trade fabricator and constructor, providing a single-source solution for Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, and Power Generation sectors. ESFL has established a reputation for safety, executing high quality workmanship, operational flexibility, efficiency, and timely project completion.
As a fully integrated, multi-trade construction firm, ESFL provides clients with a sole source solution for their detailed engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance needs. We are a solutions-based provider that delivers a superior level of service from ‘cradle to grave,’ as we offer multi-trade, service-oriented solutions for all your Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, and Energy products. ESFL continues to be a leader of Canadian strength and tradition for over 9 decades.
Headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we maintain full-service regional offices in Hamilton, Toronto, Port Robinson, Oshawa, Kincardine, Kingston, Sarnia, and Thunder Bay.
Connect: LinkedIn, esfox.com
E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
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