Johnson Electric Accounts Payable Accountant 

Canada, Ontario, Hamilton 

344452239

As our next, you’ll be at the forefront of managing the global accounts payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and authorized payments. Your expertise inwill be key to maintaining our financial accuracy and compliance across operations.

• Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.
• Global Mobility: Opportunities for international assignments and transfers to broaden your career horizons.

• Verify and process supplier invoices (PO and non-PO) per approval protocols
• Review and audit employee expense reports against receipts and policies
• Maintain vendor relationships and address payment inquiries courteously and promptly
• Conduct audits of corporate credit card transactions to ensure compliance
• Prepare for audits by summarizing data and collecting supporting documentation
• Reconcile vendor accounts and monthly statements; investigate discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records by scanning and filing financial documents
• Support month-end closing with reconciliations and review of AP-related data
• Assist with automation and centralization initiatives for AP processes
• Comply with company accounting, safety, and environmental procedures
• Perform additional finance-related tasks as required

• Postsecondary education or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of accounts payable experience in a manufacturing environment (mandatory)
• Understanding of expense accounts and cost centers
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and data entry skills
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• General accounting knowledge and CMS familiarity (an asset)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptability and teamwork orientation

• Experience with shared services and ERP systems
• Exposure to automation or digital transformation projects
• Previous involvement in external or internal audits
• Proven track record in process improvement or standardization initiatives

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.