Accounting Administrator – 9 Month Term (Red Deer, AB)

Westward Parts Services Ltd. serves the Western Canadian agriculture markets from its facilities in Red Deer, Regina and Winnipeg. Westward is celebrating over 50 years of parts distribution service and has an exciting and immediate opportunity for the right individual interested in growing their career in the agriculture industry.

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

This position is responsible for administrative tasks including supporting Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable at Westward Parts Services Ltd.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer matched Accounts Payable including entering new vendors and preparing statements. Review vendor statements and request invoices.
• Record and apply invoices to customer accounts. Prepare, verify, and process invoices and coding payment documents.
• Record and apply payments received to customer accounts, notifying customers of any issues with payments or outstanding invoices.
• Work with others to resolve issues, concerns, errors or other inquiries with relevant stakeholders with regards to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable inquiries or purchase orders.
• Assist with month end statement reporting.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

        Education and Experience

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• High school diploma, some post-secondary education in accounting or equivalent.

        Skills and Knowledge

• Must be organized with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of internal computer systems an asset.
• Detail oriented with excellent problem solving and time management skills.