Accounts Payable Specialist

Reporting to our Controller and working as a key member of our AP team, this role is responsible to provide day-to-day accounts payable expertise for all financial transactions for Alta Genetics North America payables. You will be required to use JD Edwards and other related systems.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6-month Contract (anticipated through April 30, 2027)

Work Location: In person

Primary Responsibilities

• Answer both vendor and internal queries
• Review, verify, and enter all invoices
• Track and process expense reports in compliance with company’s policies and procedures
• Process cheque runs, and organize mailing to vendors and contractors in a timely manner
• Post and reconcile accounts payable transactions
• Monitor and conduct analysis on accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries to resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Assist with month end closing and reports
• Provide supporting documentation for audits

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in an Accounts Payable position
• Exposure to multi-currency payables as well as 1099 experience is considered an asset
• Computer Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate Level in Excel)
• Experience utilizing JD Edwards Enterprise One 9.2 software is considered an asset
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organizational and administrative abilities
• Self-motivated to complete tasks both in a team and individual setting
• Willing to take on additional duties as required
• Ability to take initiative to continuously review and improve the processes and information within the department and company
• High level of customer service and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and priorities to meet deadlines

As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.