Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Mississauga Branch is looking for a new Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Sea Logistics team on a 14 month contract.

Your Role

As our Accounts Payable Specialist, you will perform several accounting responsibilities to support our Sea Logistics Operational Units with entry postings, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting system, and statement reconciliations. While documentation processing is at the forefront of your duties, you will also engage in supplier discussions and negotiations and help management prepare analytical reports. You will respond to inquiries and contacts for other departments and customers, both internal and external, to resolve various problems. You will report to the Operational Revenue Care Supervisor. 

Your Responsibilities

• You will handle sea logistics-related financial transactions, particularly reconciliations and payments, to ensure accurate and timely processing

• Process payments for our suppliers based on a designated payment schedule

• Review and verify purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies

• Correspond with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve any accounts payable discrepancies

• Engage in discussions and negotiations with suppliers regarding disputes, settlements, and payment terms

• Prepare routine financial entries and reconcile them with internal ledgers and financial reporting systems

• Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports related to accounts payable

• Contribute to the annual auditing process

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Preferred Degree/Diploma in International Business, Finance, Transportation, Logistics, Commerce, Administration or a related fields

• 1+ year experience in a financial role is beneficial

• Basic knowledge of finance and profit loss statements

• Basic operational knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. Here is what else you get from us: We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Hybrid

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.