Barentz is a leading global life science and specialty performance ingredients distributor. We source branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide and our ingredient experts provide value-added technical support which includes pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation, and ingredient testing from our state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories.
Established in 1953, Barentz has operations in more than 70 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America and a rapidly growing network in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. With a turnover of $2.5 billion, the company employs over 2,600 people worldwide and serves more than 25,000 customers. For more information, visit: www.barentz.com.
About this role
What will you do?
As an Accounts Payable Specialist you will be responsible for managing and maintaining financial records, with a particular emphasis on processing invoices and other bills. This role also includes responsibility for coordination and accounting entries related to the Barentz Non-Conformance process. Other tasks and duties as assigned.
Critical results
- Distributes incoming vendor invoices and vendor emails
- Codes vendor invoices
- Selects vendor & supplier Canadian and US dollar invoices for weekly cheque/wire/EFT payments, and processing of weekly payment runs
- Oversees vendor statement reconciliation & inquires
- Monitors for any fraud activity
Responsibilities
- Responsible for helping to identify, and correct costing and inventory control issues in Datacor (Barentz inventory & accounting system).
- Liaises with various departments to identify, investigate, and generate solutions to inventory control and costing problems
- Communicates status of issue effectively and in a timely manner
- Assists with troubleshooting inventory variances on counts/receipts & performs costing adjustments as required
- Completes all stock transactions, warehouse transfers, and adjustments to inventory value
- Adjusts costing as necessary to correct for invoice, receiving, and costing discrepancies
- Reconciles all purchasing accruals & prepaids (including Logistics) to actual invoices presented by material overhead suppliers
- Addresses any issues with shortfalls or overages on accruals & prepaids by following up with Vendor, Purchasers, Logistics, Operations and/or Controller as required (to make any stock/expense related/invoicing adjustments
- Tracks product claims and apply credits
- Actions requested adjustments from divisional NA Operations team in Datacor, including stock transactions
- Coordinates any required customer credits/adjustments with AR Manager
- Distributes and communicates all required transactions to ensure completion of an NCR, which includes but is not limited to issuing a credit or debit memo, warehouse transfer, stock transaction and entries to the general ledger
- Supports and leads by example, Barentz’ culture, strategies, pillars, and fundamentals
- Fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued and respected
- Participates in ongoing personal development opportunities
- Performs other duties as assigned
About You
Education / Experience
- Post-secondary education, preferable in accounting and/or Inventory Management or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years industry experience in a costing/inventory control capacity
Skills
- Post-secondary education, preferable in accounting and/or Inventory Management or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years industry experience in a costing/inventory control capacity
- Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
- Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed
- Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, as well as Adobe Writer
Why Barentz?
Barentz is a fast-growing organization with an open culture and short lines of communication. We offer you the freedom and opportunity to operate independently within the set objectives and frameworks. Barentz is looking for employees who are creative, independent, and energetic and like to take on challenges. You like to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, which requires a high degree of flexibility.
- An inspiring multinational company in a fast-growing and innovative business
- Dynamic team environment
- Competitive Compensation
Interested?
Looking for an exciting position? Then join us. We’re investing in our future, starting by adding talented people (like you) to our rapidly expanding team. Please apply using our apply button below.
Barentz North America, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital status or family status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.