Our client is redefining how the world builds reliable energy infrastructure. They design and manufacture advanced composite utility poles that are lighter, stronger, and longer-lasting than traditional materials such as wood, steel, and concrete. Their poles are engineered for superior performance in the most demanding environments, providing utilities with a durable, low-maintenance, and sustainable solution for a more resilient grid. With operations in North America and customers across 30+ countries, they are a leader in grid resilience, driven by values of Safety, Respect, Resilience, and Teamwork.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of the Tilbury locations and Corporate office. This position oversees day-to-day Accounts Payable activities, ensures accurate and timely processing, and helps improve accounting processes and overall efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Reconcile material invoices to packing slips
- Reconciliation of service invoices to purchase orders in accounting software/ERP system verifying that the service is complete and receive in ERP system.
- Code recurring invoices and those invoices without purchase orders as well as follow up with the manager who initiated the purchase for approval
- Enter invoices into accounting software/ERP system, identify discrepancies and make appropriate adjustments
- Inform Assistant Controller to review and post batch
- Reconcile visa statements monthly and enter accounting software/ERP system
- Complete supplier credit applications as required
- Request biweekly accounts payable payments and forward to Assistant Controller for approval
- Process all approved CAD and USD cheques and mail out in a timely manner
- Make copies of cheques, match them to the corresponding invoices and file accordingly
- Forward wire requests to Assistant Controller for completion
- Enter all wire payments into the accounting software/ERP system
- Review supplier statements and reconcile to accounting records
- Maintain health benefits spreadsheet that coincides with the monthly invoice and communicate all new additions to payroll ensuring deductions are applied appropriately (i.e. long term disability)
- Receive freight POs in accounting software/ERP system as requested by purchasing
- Process shareholder/board of director's quarterly payments, retainer and meeting fees
- Setup suppliers into accounting software/ERP system
- Help provide details of accounts as requested from departments
Administrative Tasks:
- Review and process all employee expense reports submitted through Concur or those manually prepared and audit for accuracy
- Maintain the weekly employee availability report and distribute to employees
- Retrieve incoming mail from PO Box, open and distribute to employees
- Assist in the annual financial audit as necessary
- Backup to answer the main phone as required
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- College Accounting Diploma required
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience preferred
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills (MS Office specifically Excel)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to fully address accounts payable issues
- Epicor (E10) experience is preferred