Accounts Payable Assistant

Company Description Kuthala Group is a privately held company in North America with divisions spanning transportation, equipment sales and leasing, storage, fleet solutions, capital lending, parts, and real estate investments. Its transport division offers comprehensive trucking services, including expedited, cross-border, intermodal, temperature-controlled, and supply chain management solutions. The group maintains extensive inventories of used equipment and heavy equipment parts, as well as large warehousing and outdoor storage spaces across multiple locations. Kuthala Group also provides flexible equipment rentals, fleet support services such as fuel cards and 24/7 repairs, and private lending options for working capital, equipment, business, and real estate. The real estate division focuses on ongoing investment opportunities for partners and clients.

Role Description The Accounts Payable Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Georgetown, ON, supporting the finance and accounting functions across Kuthala Group’s divisions. Responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, matching purchase orders, verifying supporting documentation, and ensuring timely and accurate payments. The role involves reconciling statements, resolving invoice and payment discrepancies, maintaining up-to-date records in the accounting system, and preparing basic reports for management review. The Accounts Payable Assistant will interact regularly with vendors and internal teams to address inquiries, support month-end closing activities, and uphold established internal controls and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Finance and Accounting, with the ability to manage accounts payable processes accurately.
• Solid Analytical Skills to review invoices, identify discrepancies, and reconcile vendor accounts effectively.
• Hands-on experience with Invoicing, including data entry, verification, and payment processing in accounting software.
• Clear and professional Communication skills for collaborating with vendors, colleagues, and management.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and accounting systems (e.g., ERP or bookkeeping software).
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Prior experience in accounts payable or a related finance role is preferred.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is an asset.