Accounts Payable & Expense Analyst

Department: Finance & IT

Location: Cambridge

Description

We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable & Expense Analyst to join our team at our Cambridge, ON manufacturing site and Corporate headquarters.

Purpose of Position:
As a member of the Finance Team, the Accounts Payable & Expense Analyst is responsible for completing payments and controlling expenses by reviewing, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.

Key Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities:

• Accurate and timely entry of all invoices while ensuring appropriate levels of approval are met and appropriate filing methods used in a multi-currency and multi-entity environment.
• Manage employee expense report process.
• Perform weekly payment batches based on appropriate payment terms for manager approval, EFT’s, cheques, wires, and in multi currencies.
• Assist with month-end activities such as accounts payable reconciliations, and accruals for cut-off purposes, analyzing expense vs. budget and seeking budget variance explanations from appropriate managers.
• Using SAP support system set-up requirements for accounts payable/purchasing for the invoice approval process.
• Support other month-end, year-end and budget processes.
• Contribute to improvements in workflow, and other efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge & Experience, Skills & Abilities, Work Environment

Qualifications (Knowledge & Experience):

• College Diploma in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce or a related field is an asset.
• Two (2) to Three (3) years of experience in a similar role in a medium-to-large manufacturing environment. Preference given to those with experience in multi-currency and multi-entity environments.

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficient in SAP preferred or equivalent ERP system AP module.
• High degree of accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Work ethic: Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and do what it takes to get the job done.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and articulately with all forms of communication (in-person, email, etc.).
• Listening Skills: Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints.
• Confidentiality/Trust: Must possess and display a high level of confidentiality - building and maintaining the trust and respect of employees is essential for success.
• Calm under pressure: Maintains stability and diffuses stressful situations.
• Flexibility/Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information
• Analytical Skills: Exhibits a probing and inquisitive mind. Able to process facts & data.

Working Conditions:

• Work is generally required to be conducted within an office environment. There may be occasions where job responsibilities could require the need to enter the manufacturing plant.
• Standard 40-hour work week. Business activities may require flexibility to work additional hours.
• All new employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
  

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

CGT is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance with your application.

CGT is committed to an inclusive, equitable, barrier-free selection process and work environment. We encourage applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Benefits

• Health (Drug plan, Vision, Paramedical coverage, etc.), Dental, Life Insurance & Disability Benefit
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Rewarding and challenging role
• Long-standing organization in the community with a rich and successful history
• Collaborative environment with a drive for excellence
• Long-tenured, highly knowledgeable staff