Accounting Administrator

COMPANY: EFS-plastics Inc.

LOCATION: Listowel, Ontario

POSITION: Accounting Administrator

STATUS: Part-Time - 3 days per week

START DATE: As soon as possible.

SALARY: $22.95 - $27.90

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the fight against plastic waste? At EFS-plastics, you'll be part of a team that’s transforming the future of plastics recycling. Your work here will help contribute to a cleaner planet for future generations.

EFS-Plastics Inc. is a successful, growing recycling company that recovers plastic from residential recycling programs. Your detergent bottles, milk jugs, and plastic bags all end up at EFS, where we turn them into plastic resin pellets that can be used to make new products. Our fully automated processes divert mixed plastics from ending up in landfills, not only reducing waste but also conserving valuable resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Administrator to support our accounting team with day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, proficiency in accounting software, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vendor Purchase; for Raw Materials, Additives, and Supplies:

• Validate the vendor invoice; by matching the purchase order to the packing slip and ensuring it corresponds to the vendor invoice.
• Enter the purchase into the accounting system accurately and ensuring the correct ledger account is captured.
• Maintain accurate digital records of purchase invoices/packing slip/purchase order.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies regarding purchases.

Trucking, Freight, and Customs Invoices:

• Validate and post trucking, freight and customs invoices to proper ledger accounts.
• Maintain accurate digital records of trucking, freight, and customs invoices.

Utilities/Taxes:

• Post utility and property tax invoices accurately and in a timely manner to ensure transactions are captured in the appropriate accounts.
• Maintain accurate digital records of utility and taxes invoices.

Scanning Vendor Purchases Backup:

• Scan and electronically file supporting documentation, timely and accurately, ensuring records are complete, organized and readily accessible to staff.
• Supporting documentation includes Purchase Orders, Billing of Lading, and Packing Slips.

Department Mailbox:

• Monitor the department mailbox where purchase invoices and statements are received.

Other Duties:

• Support the accounting department with other duties as assigned.
• Prepare and post month end journal entries.
• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping activities, such as recording transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced skills in Excel and Sage.
• 3-8 years of accounting related experience.
• Fast learner, ability to meet tight deadlines and ability to prioritize.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Receive a competitive wage and leading industry benefits.
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Be on the frontier of addressing the growing plastic waste problem.

EFS-plastics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all that express interest in joining our team, however only those candidates selected will be contacted regarding additional assessment stages. Accommodations are available for any part of the recruitment process upon request.