Accounts Payable Clerk

Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable Clerk performs accounts payable related tasks in a professional and timely manner. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process all invoices in a timely and accurate manner

• Match, verify coding and enter invoices into MS Dynamics (Great Plains)

• Follow up with management and department staff on overdue invoices and approval requests

• Prepare regular cheque runs for assigned vendors

• Prepare A/P support for wire transfers and EFT payments

• Handle internal inquiries related to accounts payable, vendors and invoices

• Correspond with A/P vendors to resolve problems and discrepancies

• Ensure invoices are processed timely to meet month-end deadlines

• Reconcile vendor statements to GL

• Maintain database of accounts payable records

• Ensure appropriate approvals are observed for payments and purchases

• Participate in month-end, quarter-end and year-end preparations and other special projects (e.g. audits)

• Assist other accounts payable staff as necessary

• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy

• Other duties as assigned

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high-quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.

• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, with a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with MS Dynamics (Great Plains) an asset

• Strong communications skills; ability to communicate clearly and precisely in English

• Detail and results oriented and strong organizational skills

• Strong self-starter who seeks continuous process improvement and likes to drive change

• Ability to work with strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible and willing to do any and all tasks within the finance group, as requested and required

• Travel / aviation industry experience an asset

• Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

LOCATION: Toronto (250 Yonge Street)