JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Team Lead Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable Administrator must thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, accuracy, and detail. The selected candidate should be experienced in accounting and systems concepts, be an analytical thinker, highly motivated, and process excellent communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for analyzing and processing internal and external vendor invoices, which includes applying various tax rules to ensure accurate payment processing.
• Responsible for responding to and following up on vendor inquiries via phone and email in a timely and professional manner.
• Responsible for vendor reconciliations and statement review to ensure accounts are accurate and kept up to date.
• Responsible for completing and following up on various reporting. Included (but not limited to): Tax Reporting, Duplicate Reporting, Over 90 day Invoice/Credit Reporting, Over 90 day Held Cheque Reporting, Held Invoice/credit Reporting, Credit Balance Reporting, Unprocessed Invoice Reporting, PO's Received Not Invoiced Reporting and CRA Invoice/Credit Reporting.
• Responsible for preparing and reviewing payment registers, ensuring they are accurate and on time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Required: High School Diploma with a focus on Business or Accounting
• Years of Experience Required:
• Knowledge of computer systems; JD Edwards and/or Basware would be considered an asset
• Self-starter with multi-tasking abilities
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated systems aptitude
• Must be able to work in a team environment

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs

• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs

• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)

• RRSP matching program

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning

• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies

• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week

• Relocation costs (if applicable)