Accounts Payable Clerk

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for managing the company's accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within the finance team
Daily Accounts Payable activities

• Processes A/P invoices by matching invoicing with packing slips and purchase orders and analyzing invoicing/expenses detail to ensure expenses are charged to the appropriate cost centres/GL account
• Ensures appropriate purchase order support and invoicing sign-off is obtained to facilitate vendor payment
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Process and administer manual check releases to supplier payments. Investigate and problem solve invoice discrepancies/ respond to supplier inquiries in a timely manner
• Prepare month-end accruals; prepare bank deposits; process CRW's (Cost Recovery Worksheets) within internal Magna application (QPF) Perform detailed tracking of D&E departmental contractor cost and Quality departmental invoicing
• Provide accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the AP function
• Completion of the weekly Cash Flow report when requested by Accounting Supervisor

Financial Reporting

• Participates in the overall month-end close process pertaining to assigned accounts payable vendors, inclusive of intercompany payable balances
• Support the year-end closing process, which entails the preparation of the assigned financial sections relating to the year-end external audit file.

Other Responsibilities

• Promote company culture and ensure discipline to all company policies and procedures.
• Responsible and accountable to lead, manage, support and provide direction to staff within the department through effective goal/objective setting, performance monitoring and reviews, communication, and the execution of on-the-job training and development plans.
• Facilitate effective two-way communication through department meetings (minimum monthly) and an Open Door philosophy.
• Facilitate and promote a work environment based on fairness and concern for people, in accordance with the principles of the Magna Employee Charter.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements, QMS (IATF16949), Health and Safety (ISO 45001), EMS (ISO14001), and security (PIP) requirements.
• Involvement in an ERP transition from Trans4M to SAP, as applicable to AP
• Ensure, with the cooperation of other Co-Ex-Tec departments and Corporate that the division achieves and maintains the highest possible Customer rating for satisfaction; strive for zero defects in all areas of the business.
• Any other reasonable duty required by Management.

Compensation range: $65,000-$75,000/ year
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors