Accounts Payable Coordinator

Designated office:

Eastlink

6080 Young Street

Halifax, NS

This position is:

On-site - working all 5 days per week in the Office

Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications, and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.

We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self-identify during the application process.

This role reports directly to the Accounts Payable Manager and is an integral part of the larger Accounts Payable team. The Accounts Payable Coordinator key functions include verification and data entry of invoices, preparation of payments, vendor communication, account reconciliation and information support to internal and external customers.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform full cycle Accounts Payable function including but not limited to;
• Invoice reception, registration, data capture and coding.
• Routing invoices through workflow
• Ensuring bill payments are made in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow up with internal and external customers (vendors)
• Preparation of month end accruals.
• Journal entry preparation.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Research and verify changes to vendor accounts.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an Accounts Payable position or similar role.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Syspro ERP considered an asset).
• Fluency in spreadsheet applications – Microsoft Excel (advanced user preferred).
• Experience with document management systems.
• An understanding of accrual preparation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow established policies & procedures with a strong attention to detail.
• Flexible with a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Desire to work in a positive and dynamic team environment.
• Post secondary education concentrated in accounting considered an asset.

Why Choose Eastlink?

Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning, and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and customers. We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience. Our philosophy of developing and training our team “on the ground” not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.

Get your career started with us and stay with us, your journey begins here!