Specialist Accounts Payable en Lakeshore Recycling Systems

The Accounts Payable Specialist will exercise a high level of independence, accountability, teamwork, good judgment and attention to detail. The Accounts Payable Specialist must be able to work independently, as well as within a team environment in order to provide outstanding service to our employees and vendors.

Reports To

Assistant Controller

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and obtain approval prior to payment
• Ensure all invoices are coded to the correct GL accounts and departments
• Sort and distribute incoming mail
• Prioritize invoices according to payment terms
• Process high volume PO and non-PO related vendor invoices in an ERP system
• Audit and process credit card statements
• Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly
• Respond to all vendor inquiries – both internal and external
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Assist in month end closing
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Assist with other projects as needed
• Process, mail and file outgoing checks and EFTs
• Add value through process improvement and creating workflow efficiencies, e.g. reduce processing time, improve accuracy and reduce paper-based processes