Position Summary 

The Accounts payable specialist performs crucial job duties that ensure vendors are paid for services and products rendered. The Accounts Payable Specialist reviews and processes invoices, answers vendor inquiries, reconciles vendor statements.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables  

• Assemble, review and verify invoices and check requests.
• Compare purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges. Flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices.
• Reconcile statements and payment records.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Analyzing workflow processes.
• Enter and upload invoices into SAP system.
• Create and manage weekly Accounts Payable run in SAP.
• Process transactions and perform accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling books of accounts. Post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Ensure payment credits are applied correctly.
• Assist with month end closing.
• Assist with audits.
• Track and pay sales and use tax.
• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience 

• Associate degree in accounting or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.
• 4+ years Accounts Payable experience with knowledge of accounts payable and general accounting procedures.
• Expert-Level knowledge of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) is crucial, and experience with word processing tools is essential for generating and writing reports for record-keeping and presentations.
• Knowledge of and experience with SAP would be a significant plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to Detail & Analysis skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Demands 

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. 
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less  F 11-25 lbs   O 
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less  O  11-25 lbs   O 
Stand  O  
Walk  O  
Sit  F  
Manually Manipulate  O  
Reach Outward  O  
Reach Above Shoulder  O 
Climb  O 
Crawl  O 
Squat or Kneel  O 
Bend  O 

Other Physical Requirements 
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) 
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking 
Sense of Touch 
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines 
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment. 

Work Environment 
 
Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather. 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your Workday account.

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.