Job Summary
We are looking for an AP/Payroll Accountant to join our accounting team! Reporting to the CFO, this position performs routine, straightforward, standardised duties of limited to moderate complexity.
Carries out clerical activities associated with financial and business record-keeping, such as accounts payable, cost records, and bank deposits. Maintains records of department expenditures.
Uses judgement to ensure transactions are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Accounts Payable Job Primary Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Reviews invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
Prioritises invoices for payment by due date/discount date and processes for payment accordingly.
Prints and obtains signatures on all accounts payable cheques.
Distributes signed checks as required.
Processes approved vendor payments in SAP
Maintains all accounts payable reports, corporate accounts payable files, and multiple tracking spreadsheets.
Continuous monitoring and maintenance of vendor remittance information.
Answers vendor inquiries and researches vendor account discrepancies.
Maintains the AP files.
Assists monthly closings by drafting various journal entries and working with Controller to meet necessary deadlines.
Process all vendor requests to be added to system by Controller.
Calculate, process payment, and file monthly Statutory taxes & VAT on a timely basis.
Maintains records of all internally submitted purchase orders, matches to invoices, and advises of deviation from procedure.
Prepares year-end analysis of accounts, and provides vendor account activities upon request.
Bank Reconciliations.
Payroll
Enters all payroll data for monthly payroll processing.
Organises and maintains complete payroll records.
Maintain and update employee incentive spreadsheets.
Other payroll related duties as necessary.
Requirements for Accounts Payable Job Two years’ experience in a busy accounting field.
CPA part 2
Analytical skills
Must have experience in spread sheets.
Prior experience in payroll processing is preferred.
Prior experience in SAP is an added advantage.
