Temporary - Accounts Payable Associate (PWU)

Overview

Process invoices, expenses, and reconciliations for Alectra's accounts payable

Key Responsibilities

• refund processing
• journal entries
• account reconciliation
• invoice review
• accruals
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Process customer refunds and ensure information is accurate and is processed within established timelines. -Responsible for a working knowledge and understanding of and make all efforts reasonable to work in accordance with and ensuring work is done in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation, EUSR rules, Alectra policies and procedures and safe work practices that apply to the work while adhering to the internal responsibility system. -Preparation of journal entries required for ongoing business purposes or resulting from analysis of account reconciliations. -Assisting in interim and year-end audits by providing internal/external auditors with information and supporting documentation as required. -Reports any unsafe conditions or observed unsafe work practices using Alectra procedures -Training team members as required. -Review and process employee and credit card expenses, including verification of appropriate back up documentation and approvals are verifying that each expense is authorized, account allocation is correct, commodity taxes are applied correctly and ensure compliance with corporate policies. -Maintain an accurate and up-to-date filing system -Review and verify invoices in Transform Active Capture. -Support special projects by gathering data as required and by participating in projects to improve performance and processes of the organization. -Prepare and record month end accruals, for assigned supplier/vendors, for goods and services received but not recorded and coordinate with approvers across the organization as required. -Acting as resource back up to staff during absences and as required. -Preparation of assigned account reconciliations, including analysis and follow up of causes of variances. -Review and process supplier/vendor invoices for payment, verifying that each invoice is authorized, GL distribution is correct, commodity taxes are applied correctly; purchase orders have been referenced and sufficient funds are available on the purchase order. -Communicate with vendors and staff regarding invoices, payments, statements and reconciliation of invoices to purchase orders.

Requirements

• j.d. edwards
• cpa
• excel
• analytical
• problem solving
• 3+ years

What You Bring

-Previous experience with ERP applications, J.D. Edwards preferred. -Relevant post-secondary Business Education and/or intermediate standing in CPA, CGA or CPA, CMA program required. -Demonstrated ability to solve problems. -Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with coworkers and members of the public to achieve positive outcomes for the company. -Requires a minimum of 3 years related experience. -As per the Collective Agreement, any permanent new hire in their bargaining unit must remain in their current position for at least twelve (12) months prior to commencing a new position. -Requires basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements -Proficiency in Windows-based office applications including Word and Excel is essential. -Ability to handle high volume of detailed transactions, and multiple and conflicting deadlines effectively under pressure. -Strong analytical skills.

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Benefits

-Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days. -We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following: -Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance. -We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. -We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.

About Alectra Inc.

-As Canada’s largest municipally-owned electric utility by customer base, it serves over 1 million homes and businesses. -Its financial strategy includes issuing large debenture offerings and investing roughly C$300 million annually in infrastructure renewal. -Specializing in grid modernization, EV charging networks, distributed energy, sub-metering, and smart metering projects. -Through its Alectra Energy Solutions arm, it delivers turnkey EV fleet and transit electrification—installing 90+ charging stations. -Unusual breadth: combines traditional electricity distribution with cloud-based energy market platforms and behind-the-meter solutions. -Operates storm-restoration businesses across Eastern Canada and the U.S., becoming the region’s largest power-restoration firm.

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