Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Department: Finance Reports To: Accounts Payable Manager Salary Range: $48,000 - $66,000 ATS Corporation | Overview ATS Corporation is an industry-leading automation solutions and technology provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Using extensive knowledge and global capabilities in custom and repeat automation, automation products and value-added solutions including pre-automation and after-sales services, ATS businesses address the sophisticated manufacturing automation and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, transportation, food & beverage, consumer products, and energy. With a dynamic culture that is bolstered by driven employees and the ATS Business Model (ABM), ATS companies are united by a shared purpose of creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 7,000 people at more than 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and Oceania. The Company's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE under the symbol ‘ATS’. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for invoice processing for a specific section of vendor alphabet for various ATS divisions. Maintain financial records related to assigned accounts using a variety of software applications and accounting software systems. Validate invoices, resolve issues with Supply Chain/vendors as required, ensure all approvals are obtained and process transactions as required within the accounting system. Prepare and process scheduled weekly/bi-weekly cheque runs and quick cheque runs on a rotating schedule. Respond and address all vendor concerns and questions and reconcile vendor statements to Supplier Ledger on a regular basis. Respond and address all divisional concerns and questions and provide backup when requested. Prepare and enter any accounts payable –related journal entries as required/requested by divisions. Complete month-end accrual spreadsheet as required and adhere to deadline. As coordinated by Team Supervisor, reconcile receipts not vouchered account and record any adjustments required. Work on special accounting projects as requested. Participate in process improvement activities and testing while ensuring key existing procedures, controls and segregation of duties are maintained. Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct. Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures. Health and Safety Non-Management: All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner. Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include: Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tag out methods Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts Report defect in any equipment or protective device Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks Attend all required health, safety and environmental training Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor Assist in investigating accidents/incidents Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct QUALIFICATIONS Education: A post-secondary diploma in business, accounting or finance or equivalent. Experience: 3-5 years’ accounting or accounts payable experience Previous accounts payable experience in a manufacturing environment considered a strong asset Exposure to PC computerized accounting systems and spreadsheets is essential Previous experience with JD Edwards and/or Tungsten considered an asset Comfortable working both independently and…

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