Accounts Payable Administrator
Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2J 0S6
Join Amrize as a Accounts Payable Administrator and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Accounts Payable Administrator manages the day-to-day purchasing administration and vendor relationships for our Manitoba Ready-Mix, Shop, and Plant operations. This role focuses on the hands-on creation of purchase requisitions, receipts, and processing of vendor invoices, working in close cooperation with local operations, our Procurement team, and Finance. The successful candidate will bring a cost-savings mindset to managing local expenses and ensure all transactional documentation strictly aligns with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance guidelines.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
- Requisition & PO Administration: Create and process purchase requisitions within SAP, and manage the administrative flow of purchase orders to support the operations team.
- Invoice & Receipt Processing: Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and receipts against purchase orders and packing slips to ensure everything is correct before payment approval.
- SOX Compliance & Controls: Ensure every requisition, purchase order, and invoice is backed by proper approval and accurate documentation to meet strict SOX compliance controls.
- Collaborative Support: Work closely with the Procurement team and Finance to quickly resolve invoice discrepancies, track purchase orders, and ensure accurate expense allocation.
- Strategic Purchase Order Management: Administer the Purchase Orders (PO) and receiving processes for all purchasing activities, keeping transactions organized and traceable.
- Discrepancy Resolution: Promptly identify and resolve discrepancies in vendor accounts to maintain clean, accurate, and up-to-date ledgers.
- Secure Vendor Onboarding: Lead the setup and maintenance of vendor accounts, ensuring critical banking and business information is securely and correctly verified.
- Strong Vendor Partnerships: Act as the main point of contact for payment queries, building trust through professional, timely, and effective communication.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Business Diploma is an asset (or equivalent professional experience).
Field of Study Preferred: Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Required Work Experience: 3+ years’ experience in an administrative position, ideally in an accounts payable role. Experience in the construction, manufacturing, or industrial industry is an asset.
Required Technical Skills: Strong accounts payable knowledge (including basic accounting concepts and an understanding of SOX internal controls). Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel. Knowledge of SAP is considered an asset but is not required.
Travel Requirements: 0% (Regularly based at the designated worksite).
Additional Requirements:
- A keen eye for detail and strong accuracy with numbers.
- A cost-savings and efficiency-driven mindset.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work extra overtime hours as needed during peak seasons.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependents
- A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life
- Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning
- Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges
- Easy access to mental health and well-being support
- Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions
- Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services
- Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities
- Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits
- An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves
- A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job where applicable
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, will be required.