Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.
That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.
We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (Canada)
Job Description:
Keep accurate, organized and detailed records of all financial transactions pertaining to Accounts Payable; must demonstrate strong math and detail orientation skills, along with a drive for continuous improvement and problem solving. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize the workload to meet weekly and monthly deadlines. Working independently and collaboratively as part of the team is of the utmost importance.
Payable Responsibilities:
- Receive all vendor invoices and related purchase orders.
- Match invoices to PO’s and vendor credits (RMA’s) to packing slips and backup documentation.
- Enter invoices into the ERP system and reconcile invoice information with purchase orders.
- Verify documents, pricing, quantity, currency, tax rates, dates and post invoices.
- Communicate with vendors and internal departments including – outstanding invoices, backorders, credits, etc.
- Ensure Vendor accounts are kept up to date with accurate information for remittance addresses, email addresses, currency codes and tax rates.
- Enter credit card statements- ensuring all purchase receipts are valid and applied to the correct ELS job Number and GL Account.
Administration Responsibilities:
- Attend related meetings as directed by Business Unit Controller
- Filing of all Vendor invoices and payments
- Assist in Month End and Year End Preparation.
- Share in reception back-up – assist in answering and forwarding telephone inquiries to the appropriate person when required.
- Work in conjunction with all policies and procedures at ELS.
- Complete work as assigned to the best of your abilities.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, employees are also expected to complete other duties as required. All employees are expected to have familiarized themselves with the Health & Safety and Human Resources manuals, including their responsibilities as outlined in each.
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience
- Post-secondary education or equivalent course work required, Finance, Accounting or related work experience
- Prefer 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment in Bookkeeping or Accounting with responsibility for Accounts Payable
- Experience with ERP is an asset
- Proficiency with computers, email using Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, Google/F, MS Office applications essential (Excel and Word) skills
- Proven skills in dealing directly with Customers and Vendors.
- Strong communications verbal and written skills; communicates up, down and throughout ELS encouraging candour and clarity.
Current knowledge of accounting principles and regulations. - Proactive, self-starter, with initiative and ability to operate with minimal supervision.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborate within a team environment to pursue solutions to challenges.
- Demonstrates previous experience building exceptional relationships utilizing communication, listening and negotiation techniques
- Managing the scope and pace of change aligning priorities and resources to effectively multitask with attention to detail, concurrently meeting the requirements of timely deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure with high tolerance for interruptions, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people with ambiguity and have a flexible approach.
- Required to maintain valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
Core Competencies, Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills
- Business acumen with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, teach others and to change, to suit Company needs,
- Action orientation with follow through.
- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently meeting the requirements of timely deadlines
- Creates an open, positive environment to stimulate open discussions.
- Commits to a course of action despite incomplete information, if required.
- Actively listens to and understands impact on others.
- Demonstrates integrity, elicits trust and emotional capacity.
- Internal/External customer and quality focus.
- Encourages constructive questioning to achieve collective success.
- Work independently and interdependently utilizing self-leadership skills.
- Practices flexibility, transparency and fairness in all day-to-day activities and actions.
- Encourages and incorporates diverse and creative initiatives and perspectives.
- Confidentiality.
- An asset, knowledge of the standard business practices, tools and terminology and services for a manufacturer of custom and standard products.
- Previously met challenging but realistic goals.
Working Conditions:
- Works in office and manufacturing facility with flexibility for travel to off-site meetings.
- Usually works a standard forty (40) hour work week.
- Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
- May be required to work some overtime hours to attend meetings or meet organizational needs
- May experience tight deadlines and stressful conditions at times.
- Must be able to manage frequent interruptions and multiple tasks daily.
- Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time.
