Accounts Payable Clerk

Aston Carter's large Aviation client is urgently looking to add an Accounts Payable Clerk to their team on a med-long term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has a passion for accounting and is eager to learn and grow. The Accounts Payable clerk will perform the following duties, along with helping out other departments such as AR, Payroll etc. Functions including receiving and matching invoices, account coding, reconciling corporate credit card program, preparation of disbursements and accounts payable related record keeping. Other duties include: -Following accounts payable procedures; receives and processes vendor invoices and internal payment requests; maintains open files for purchase orders, packing/receiving slips and matches to invoices. Verifies invoices for quantity, unit pricing, extensions and applicable discounts. -Codes invoices with general ledger account numbers according to distribution in the general ledger; determines dates for invoices to be paid; keypunches invoices into computerized accounts payable system. Reviews coding of invoices to GL accounts prior to posting. -Verifies and maintains accounts payable voucher reports, open/aging reports, disbursement reports, and journals. -Receives and answers phone calls from vendors or other departments concerning payment status of invoices. -Sets up and maintains accurate vendor details including EFT/ACH payment information. Liaise with vendors to move all vendor payments to electronic payments. -Reviews incoming statements from vendors to ensure all outstanding invoices are entered and paid; requests missing copies of invoices from vendors if necessary. -Research and resolve any outstanding vendor balances on accounts, including telephone, mail or email communication with vendors. -Responds to various invoice and supplier related queries. -Reconciles and balances accounts payable general ledger accounts to sub-ledger on a monthly basis. -File and maintain financial information, files and records (e.g. invoices, payments, receipts) in an orderly manner on a regular basis. -Sets up and maintains accurate vendor details including payment information. -Performs other duties as requested by the Accounting Manager. Must Haves: -6 months to 3 years of AP experience -Excellent communication both written and verbal -Intermediate Excel skills -Accounting education i.e. diploma or bachelor Nice to Have: -Experience with PO and non-PO matching -Experience with Visual Manufacturing or similar is considered an asset -Experience in a high-volume environment within a manufacturing environment -Multi-currencies experience Soft Skills: -Eagerness and willingness to learn -Passion for learning, student mindset -Self motivated and proactive