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.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in an accounts payable position
- Exposure to multi-currency payables
- 1099 experience
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.2
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, and administrative abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to take initiative and improve processes
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to manage time and priorities to meet deadlines
What We Do
We Create Value We do more than produce and market semen from high caliber sires. We aim to create value for farmers by striving to understand each farm’s individual needs and goals. Our innovative genetic programs and reproductive services make the difference at the farm level. Using customized programs, specific to each producer's needs, we promise to improve individual herd profitability. We Build Trust Trust is built on the foundation to provide top quality products and services that deliver on their promise. We commit to providing such programs and services every day. Our unique product development testing standards are the most rigorous and accurate in the world, and are the clearest statement of our commitment to gaining your trust. We Deliver Results Our people, who have a passion for the business, can be counted on to deliver beyond expectation. We consistently deliver high impact genetic results and strategies to maximize herd profitability. We provide services to improve each farm's reproductive performance and capitalize on genetic investments. We take our responsibility seriously – to deliver excellence through our products, programs and services that generate profit for the progressive farms we work with around the world.
