Job Description
Shift Details:
Primarily working Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Company Summary:
Farrow is a diversified, family-owned business that facilitates international trade by executing comprehensive customs brokerage and integrated logistics solutions. We provide our clients peace of mind with our customs brokerage, shipping and freight-forwarding capabilities for Canada and the United States.
Farrow Prides itself on providing exceptional customs service with a true focus on trade compliance. It is our passion for personalized care that has led to Farrow being in business for over 100 years and has allowed us to constantly expand with 29 locations across North America and we're still growing! We're real people, family-owned and dedicated to our employees with a history of reinvesting in them. This commitment and dedication are why many of our employees have been with us longer than 20 years and why we have been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 10 consecutive years.
Position Summary
This position is primarily responsible for performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the maintenance and processing of Accounts Payable transactions and General Accounting support functions for numerous related companies.
Key Responsibilities (Supervisory/Materials/Information)
- Receives, reviews, prepares and completes invoices for payment.
- Ensures payments and internal controls are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles and federal, provincial / state and related tax regulations.
- Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Codes invoices with applicable General Ledger accounts.
- Acts as back-up to preparing the weekly cheque runs and wire transfers in accordance with due dates and ensures proper distribution.
- Prepares month end journals to allocate inter-company billings and payables.
- Acts as reception back-up on a daily basis for breaks and lunch, as well as vacation and sick leave.
- Prepares and posts miscellaneous non-AR related bank deposits.
- Completes month end balancing and closing of Accounts Payable sub-ledger to the General Ledger.
- Performs other related duties and project work as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Graduate of a recognized post–secondary institution in accounting or a related discipline
- 2-3 years related work experience in Accounts Payable
- Financial analytical experience is an asset.
Competencies, Working Skills & Attributes
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently as well as part of a team as needed.
- Tactful and dependable; strong requirement for confidentiality and ethical reviews.
- Strong problem solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Excellent attention to detail when entering data and reviewing accounts.
- Proficient with computer applications including accounting-related programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, email software, etc.
Working Conditions, Mental Effort & Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time while entering data.
- Ability to focus on a computer screen and /or written materials for extended periods of time.
- Manual dexterity is required for desktop computers.
- Must work under deadlines and related stresses in a timely and efficient manner.
Farrow is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.
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