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About the Role

The Accounts Payable Clerk will provide financial, administrative, and clerical support to the company, primarily responsible for making payments owed to suppliers and other creditors, and paying vendor invoices or bills.

Responsibilities

• Post business transactions, process invoices, and verify financial data for accounts payable records.
• Maintain meticulous records of outstanding payables, including daily and annual filing.
• Add and update vendor information following proper protocols.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial documents for payment, auditing, and tax purposes.
• Monitor and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Protect against unintentional overpayment to customers and businesses.
• Clarify questionable invoice items, prices, or receiving signatures.
• Assemble and review invoices for payment completion.
• Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices, or correspondence for files.
• Obtain necessary information and/or data regarding invoice payments.
• Check vendor files for previous payments and assign voucher numbers.
• Prepare vouchers detailing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts, and coding.
• Input daily bookkeeping and record keeping.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and confirm receipt of goods or services before payment.
• Complete weekly and periodic AP reports and other required records.
• Provide clerical support, including greeting customers and answering phones.
• Maintain organized filling systems and files.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• 1 – 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable.
• An understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting skills is required.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to enter a high volume of data.
• Generally in daily communication with employees and vendors.
• Ability to manage personal safety in a busy and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to reach with arms/hands.
• Occasional requirement to walk, walk up/down stairs, stand, bend, stoop, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, and move items.

Skills

• Analytical
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Planning
• Time Management
• Organization
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Customer Centricity
• Professionalism

Location

• Canada

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-3 years

Education Level

• Degree or diploma in a related field is an asset but not required.
• A degree in Finance or Economics / Business Administration / Accounting would be beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Group RRSP matching
• Profit Sharing
• Safety Incentives
• Personal Paid Days
• Personal Protective Equipment Allowance
• Other incentives

About the Company

• Ram Iron & Metal Inc. is a privately owned Canadian Company involved in the recycling industry since 1983, dealing with ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• The company makes contributions towards environmental protection through waste reduction efforts.
• Ram Iron & Metal is ISO certified for 9001, 14001, and 45001, ensuring consistent meeting of customer, supplier, employee, legislative, and community expectations.
• These certifications reinforce a continual quality and safety mindset, provide clarity on resolving challenges, and drive organizational improvements and employee training.

Equal Opportunity

• RAM has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Everyone who applies for a job will be considered.
• RAM values the insights and innovation that diverse teams bring.
• RAM works with candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process to ensure they have what they need to be at their best.
• Candidates are encouraged to reach out to discuss individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.