Job Description:
The Clerk, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable is responsible for invoicing customers and processing vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with corporate policy.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable:
- Prepares billing for the Tanker, Domestic Dry-Bulk, and NACC fleets and ensures accuracy.
- Prepares cash postings for all companies.
- Responds to customer and vendor inquiries.
- Prepares monthly port reports.
- Assists with quarterly Marine Service Fee remittance.
- Prepares demurrage summaries.
- Enters A/P voyage cost for all fleets.
- Maintains the Voyage Cost Interface.
- Prepares St. Lawrence Seaway declarations.
Accounts Receivable:
- Receives, verifies, and enters invoices into the A/P system in a timely manner and per approved procedures; ensures that discounts are applied when appropriate.
- Receives, verifies, and enters expense reports for salaried employees.
- Follows up on resolution of disputed or outstanding invoices.
- Responds to vendor and employee inquiries; liaises with internal managers in a timely and professional manner to ensure satisfactory services as it relates to the A/P function.
Skills, Abilities and Experience
- Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a related position.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent organization, planning and prioritization skills.
- Able to create and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy on all business matters.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
- Self-motivated, able to work in a team environment and balance the needs of a number of individuals and the team.
- Capable of identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Algoma Central Corporation encourages application from designated group members identified under the Federal Employment Equity Act. Algoma Central Corporation is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Algoma will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment@algonet.com.