Accounts payable clerk

FCR is one of the largest accounting firms in Northern Ontario. FCR also offers Professional Strategic Growth Plans for employees at all levels. At FCR, you are more than just an employee number, you are family. With over 30 years of experience and nearly 150 professionals on staff, FCR is the optimum place to grow your career. *About FCR* Professional development and collaboration are at the forefront of what we do at FCR. We have a variety of in-house experts, including, Chartered Professional Accountants, Chartered Business Valuators, Tax Specialists, Assurance Specialists, Business Advisors, Human Resources Professionals, IT Experts, and Certified Bookkeepers. FCR is fast growing and offers a broad scope of professional services to businesses throughout Canada. We believe in challenging conventionality because innovative solutions bring greater success. *Why join our team?* Our team of professionals is our organization?s greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on treating our staff like family and not merely employee numbers. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, maintaining up-to-date financial records, contract management and providing support to the Manager, Payroll and Finance. At FCR, we are big enough to compete but small enough to care. *Your Role at FCR* *Accounts Payable Clerk:* - *Invoice Processing:* Receive, review, and verify vendor invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, and applicable Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) / GST allocation. - *Data Entry:* Accurately enter and code a high volume of accounts payable transactions in the firm?s accounting software. - *Preparation:* Process vendor payments promptly through electronic funds transfer (EFT), cheque, or corporate credit card reconciliation. - *Vendor Management:* Reconcile vendor statements, resolve billing discrepancies, and act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries. - *Month-End Support*: Assist with month-end accounts payable close, accruals, and general ledger account reconciliations. - *Record Keeping:* Maintain organized physical and digital financial documentation in accordance with internal retention policies. - *Contract Repository*: Maintain a centralized, up-to-date digital database of contract/agreements and client engagement letters. - *Milestone Tracking*: Monitor contract lifecycles to track upcoming renewals, price escalations, expirations, and notice periods. - *Financial Verification:* Cross-reference incoming vendor invoices against contract milestones and agreed-upon pricing terms before issuing payments. - *Onboarding & Offboarding:* Coordinate financial documentation required for setting up new contracts or closing out completed agreements. - *Reporting:* Prepare routine contract compliance updates and summary reports for the management team. *Keys to your success* - Experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping or general office administration. - Proficient in navigating computers and software and be able to learn new software quickly. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Exceptional customer service skills over the telephone and in person. - Demonstrate dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of service and professionalism. - Exceptional numerical accuracy and strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment *Qualifications* - Post secondary diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Bookkeeping (or equivalent in practical experience). - Minimum 2 years of proven full-cycle Accounts Payable experience and managing contracts. - Experience working in a professional services or public accounting environment is considered a strong asset. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills preferred) and familiarity with computerized accounting systems. Freelandt C