Kelly has partnered with our client in the agriculture industry to recruit for an Accounts Payable Representative contractor.
Job ID: 2389
Job Title: Accounts Payable Representative
Duration: Sep. 3/24 to Aug. 29/25
Hours: Mon-Fri, 40 hours
Location: Hybrid – Saskatoon, SK, S7K 7G3
Our client is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and their business results make a positive impact on the world. They are guided by the culture of care and the core values are safety, inclusion, integrity, and results.
Through the collective expertise of their nearly 26,000 employees, they operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. Our client efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.
They look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable, the AP Representative is responsible for resolving invoice exceptions and processing trade payables appropriately. Success in this role requires a major emphasis on customer service, organization, communication, attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
What you will do:
• Process invoices according to procedures, practices and performance standards
• Coordinate with various stakeholders including Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Suppliers to improve invoice processing
• Communicate promptly and professionally with stakeholders, both internal and external, regarding status of invoices and payments
• Facilitate resolutions of issues with open invoices through system workflows, identifying root cause of issues, and working with stakeholders to resolve issues
• Reconcile supplier accounts and their balances
• Work with other Accounts Payable team members to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Review exception reporting and work collaboratively with the Team Lead and Supervisor on resolution
• Assist internal customers with requests and internal/external auditors with audit requirements
• Any other job responsibilities as required at the Company’s discretion
What you will bring:
• High School Diploma / GED required
• Associate degree or higher in Accounting or Business preferred
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• ERP experience with Oracle is must
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards, specifically procurement and accounts payable process workflow
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent word processing and computing programs
• Exceptional customer-service approach with the ability to troubleshoot and respond to stakeholder inquiries by phone and email
• Strong work ethic, motivated, and exhibits excellent organizational, time and people management skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to problem solve and apply logical, critical thinking skills in a deadline-oriented environment
• Solution focused with demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with key stakeholders and team members
• Willingness to continuously improve individual performance and the Shared Service Centre with ongoing training, learning, recommending process improvements, etc.