POSITION TITLE: Accounts Payable Technician

REPORTING TO: VP of Finance and Administration

POSITION SUMMARY:

Slemon Park Corporation (SPC) manages a vibrant residential and business community with a portfolio of operations that includes commercial leasing, residential home rentals, accommodations, food service, a convenience store, and airport operations. The Accounts Payable Technician is a key member of a four-person accounting and administrative team reporting to the VP of Finance and Administration. The Accounts Payable Technician manages vendor relations for over 500 vendors representing a wide cross-section of the business community.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY:

· Coding supplier invoices for business units, accounts, and related accounting data (RADs)

· Ensuring that supplier invoices have the proper approvals in accordance with company policy and internal control standards

· Entering supplier invoices into the accounting system

· Ensuring the completeness of the recording of supplier invoices by reconciling supplier statements, matching purchase orders with supplier invoices, and developing a strong understanding of SPC business operations and the related flow and timing of supplier invoices

· Ensuring supplier payments are made on a timely and accurate basis

· Preparing cheques and EFT batches for approval

· Updating vendor details including phone numbers, addresses, and banking information

· Verifying supplier requests for changes to banking information in accordance with company policy and internal control standards

· Maintaining professional contacts with supplier representatives

· Reconciling SPC corporate credit card accounts

· Entering daily sales sheets into the accounting system

· Other related duties

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

Education and Training

Post-secondary courses in accounting and strong Microsoft Office skills, especially with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Experience

A minimum of three years of experience in accounting, preferably with a focus on accounts payable.

Skills and Knowledge

The ability:

· To understand the importance of the accounts payable function to the efficient and effective business operations of SPC;

· To understand the critical role of accounts payable in financial reporting;

· To understand and follow proper internal controls;

· To work independently;

· To stay on schedule and meet deadlines;

· To work with a strong attention to detail;

· To maintain high ethical standards;

· To work well with others; and

· To enjoy your work and find satisfaction in a job well done as part of a high-functioning team.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working Hours

This is a full-time position. Working hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm, with a half-hour break for lunch.

Compensation and Benefits

$ 43,054 - $ 51,665 Annually

This position is eligible for group insurance benefits, a company pension plan, and sick leave, in accordance with SPC administrative policies, and starts with three weeks of vacation entitlement.