American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.
Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.
We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.
It's simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.
Job DescriptionThe Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist manages full-cycle processing of purchase and sales settlements, ensuring accuracy through 3-way matching and reconciliations.
What you're responsible for:
- Generating purchase and sales settlements (invoices) in accordance with contractual and commercial obligations.
- Performing 3-way matching (purchase orders, pricing files, and shipping/brokerage receipts) to ensure invoice accuracy prior to processing.
- Monitoring and processing outgoing payments via EFT, wire transfer, or cheque to ensure vendors are paid on time; investigate and resolve any payment issues.
- Posting and reconciling incoming customer payments (EFT, wire, cheque), identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Reviewing and validating scale and broker tickets; work with account managers to address any inconsistencies or deductions.
- Communicating and collaborating effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve billing, payment, and account-related issues.
- Providing management with insights and analysis related to contract utilization, inventory turnover, and payment trends to support data-driven decision-making.
- Supporting internal and external audit processes by providing requested documentation and assisting with inquiries.
- Contributing to ad hoc accounting tasks, reporting, and special projects as assigned.
To Join our team:
- You have a Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
- You have 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or finance related roles.
- You have Solid understanding of invoice processing, 3-way matching, and payment reconciliation practices.
- You have Experience in handling outgoing payments (EFT, wire, cheque) and/or reconciling incoming payments.
- You have Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records and documentation.
- You have Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office applications along with experience using accounting systems or ERP tools.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage documentation and digital filing systems efficiently.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
Additional Information
What we offer!
- A competitive annual salary, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
- Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
- The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
- A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!