Finance - Accounts Payable/Payroll Coordinator

WHAT ARE WE ABOUT?

At Salit Steel, we believe that people are our most valuable asset and that everyone on our team plays a unique role in contributing to our overall success. We are an integrated network of companies and partners that delivers steel solutions across North America. Now in our fifth generation, we have been family-owned and operated since 1905, and we consider our customers, industry partners, and employees to be part of the Salit Steel family. Headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we have operations across Ontario, Quebec, Western Canada, and the US, providing steel service centre solutions and reinforcing products, including stock and fabricated rebar, as well as specialty products such as assembled rebar, stainless steel rebar, and mechanical tube.

WHY JOIN US?

A values-driven, team-oriented environment – we are like a family

Competitive salary and benefits with RRSP matching

Opportunities for growth and development

A fun place to work!

Position Summary                                                                                                                                                                       

The Accounting and Payroll Coordinator is responsible for supporting the SRI business group with Accounting, and other Administrative and HR related functions, Salit Accounts Payable and backup for the Payroll function within SRI and Salit.

Position Functions

SRI Accounting Functions (50% of the role):

• Support the SRI General Manager relating to all Accounting / HR and Administrative functions
• Process A/P daily and weekly vendor payments.
• Responsible for daily invoicing and weekly reporting.
• Responsible for daily cash-related activities.
• Maintain general ledger activity.
• Prepare and analyze monthly Financial Statements.
• Respond to Salit corporate finance questions and comments as required.
• Responsible for year-end activities and interaction with financial auditors.
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting throughout the fiscal year.
• Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization.
• Responsible for maintaining employee data for new hires and terminations.
• Back up for SRI payroll.
• Involvement in various Accounting or financial special projects.
• All other duties as assigned. 

Accounts Payable Functions (30% of the role)

• AP data entry - accurate processing of payable documents, three-way match of purchase orders, packing slips and invoices and other accounting transactions in a high volume, time sensitive environment.

• Prepare weekly payments to third parties

• Maintain and update financial spreadsheets
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions
• Investigate payment issues while following A/P policies and procedures
• Diplomatic communication to both internal and external clients.
• Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization

Payroll / Other Functions (20% of the role)

• Back up for all payrolls within the Salit group of companies (Canada and USA).
• Involvement in various Payroll and HR special projects.
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Office setting
• Schedule: Normal office hours are 8 am to 5 pm.  There is flexibility with lunch breaks and start and end times as long as business needs are met and the schedule change is approved.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Demands: Sitting, walking light lifting.  Some travel will be required between offices.        

Core Competencies

Professional Communication Skills | Attention to Detail| Knowledge of Accounting Concepts & Principles| Teamwork & Collaboration | Familiarity with Payroll processes and legislation | MS Suite skills | Organizational Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• College diploma or University degree in Accounting or Finance or relatable equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to read and write in English

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salit Steel supports and will do its best to accommodate Employees with disabilities, to the point of undue hardship for the Company. Upon request, job accommodations will take into account the Employee’s accessibility needs due to a disability.

We appreciate your enthusiasm for Salit Steel and thank you for applying. Only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.

AI will not be used in the screening of applicants for this position.