Join Our Team as a Corporate Accounts Payable Administrator at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $58K-63K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position

As our next Corporate Accounts Payable Administrator, you’ll be responsible for supporting global accounts payable operations and ensuring supplier invoices, employee expenses, and authorized payments are processed accurately and on time. Your expertise in accounts payable, financial reconciliation, expense auditing, and accounting controls will be essential in maintaining reliable financial records and improving the efficiency of our corporate finance processes.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
• Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Verify and process supplier invoices in accordance with established approval protocols for purchase order and non-purchase order transactions
• Review employee expense reports by matching expenses to receipts, investigating discrepancies, and confirming the appropriate managerial approvals
• Execute daily accounts payable activities while maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Respond to supplier payment inquiries in a timely, professional, and courteous manner
• Audit corporate credit card transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and investigate discrepancies when required
• Support audit preparation by summarizing relevant information and gathering appropriate supporting documentation
• Reconcile supplier accounts and monthly statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Maintain accurate historical financial records through proper scanning, filing, and document retention practices
• Support month-end closing activities, including the preparation, reconciliation, and review of accounts payable data
• Assist with the centralization, standardization, and automation of accounts payable processes
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, procedures, financial controls, and approval requirements
• Support the company’s safety and environmental policies and practices
• Perform other related responsibilities as required

What We’re Looking For

• Postsecondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum three years of accounts payable experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• General accounting knowledge, including an understanding of expense accounts and cost centers
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and accurate data-entry practices
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and financial documentation
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve account-related issues
• Effective professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and internal business partners
• Adaptability and willingness to adjust to changing priorities and business requirements
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience working in a manufacturing or global corporate environment
• Experience with a Content Management System or financial document-management platform
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial audit activities
• Experience with corporate credit card or employee expense auditing
• Exposure to accounts payable process centralization, standardization, or automation
• Experience with ERP or accounts payable workflow systems

How to Apply

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com. We can’t wait to meet you!

What We Offer

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.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.