Accounts Payable Summer Student

Job Description

Reporting to the Team Lead, Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable Summer Student must thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, accuracy, and detail. The selected candidate should be experienced in accounting and systems concepts, be an analytical thinker, highly motivated, and process excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Kofax Validation
• Invoice analysis and processing (manual & purchase order type)
• Communication with internal personnel on invoice/credit issues
• Preparation and analysis of vendor statement reviews
  
  

Qualifications

• Education Required: High School Diploma, and enrollment in College or University with a focus on Business or Accounting
• Knowledge of computer systems; JD Edwards, Kofax, and/or Basware would be considered an asset
• Self-starter with multi-tasking abilities
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated systems aptitude
• Must be able to work in a team environment
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston.