Accounts Payable Clerk Jobs

Norwood Sawmills, a leading manufacturer of portable sawmills and forestry equipment, is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. As the global leader in mobile sawmill technology, Norwood is an innovative and dynamic company that operates in over 100 countries worldwide. Our 50+ patents set us apart from all other sawmill companies. As an Accounts Payable Clerk at Norwood, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of invoices and payments.

Get to Know Norwood

Find a career you love in a dynamic, fulfilling, and supportive environment that offers incredible opportunities for personal and career growth.

Norwood Industries Inc. is an outdoor equipment lifestyle brand company and leading designer and manufacturer of portable sawmills sold throughout North America and in over 100 countries worldwide. Our mission is to empower resourceful people everywhere to build their best futures through wood and their natural environment.

We have been growing exponentially for many years. As we do, we are welcoming talented, passionate and driven team members who are excited to be part of this remarkable journey. We are at an incredible time in our evolution, and this is just the beginning – just like our customers are creating theirs when they use a Norwood or Frontier sawmill to bring their dreams to life. Make your mark with Norwood Sawmills. For more information, visit https://www.norwoodsawmills.com.

Responsibilities

• Stay up-to-date on changes in tax regulations and ensure compliance in all accounts payable activities
• Process all expense reports, credit card reconciliations and reimbursements to client accounts
• Resolve and reconcile discrepancies and issues amongst internal departments and/or vendors relating to invoices or payments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable transactions and other related record keeping
• Process vendor invoices by verifying accuracy, ensuring proper approvals, and post into the accounting system
• Process regular payables runs via EFT, checks and other payment methods as required
• Provide assistance and backup support to other members of the accounting team as needed
• Review and reconcile statements from vendors, ensuring that all payments are accounted for and accurate
• Prioritize and manage payment schedules to ensure timely payments and avoid late fees or penalties
• Monitor discount opportunities, chargebacks statuses and pending credit memos

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Accounting or related field
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Customer focused approach to interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to perform with a high sense of urgency
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with accounting software preferred but not required
• ERP/MRP and Netsuite experience is considered an asset
• Excellent organization and record-keeping skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or similar role
• Ability to excel and adapt to new and changing environments

Benefits

What's in it for YOU!

• Employee referral program
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time team members
• Employee merchandise store
• Norwood RRSP program
• Social committee events
• Competitive compensation package – Certified Living Wage Employer (Champion)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Excellence Program – recognition & rewards
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan – including a commitment to mental wellness and a flexible Health Care Spending Account
• Perkopolis membership

We thank you for your interest in our position! If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. If you are passionate, collaborative, and resourceful, you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

At Norwood we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace which empowers resourceful people to build their best future. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, your faith, ability, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at Norwood. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the recruitment process, please let our Human Resources team know.

Norwood is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer (Champion) and Health & Safety Excellence Program member.