Accounts Payables Officer

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers and precision? We are seeking a highly organized and driven Accounts Payables Officer to play a key role in managing financial transactions and ensuring smooth operations within our finance team.

If you are ready to take on exciting challenges, grow your career, and contribute to a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you!

Island Grill is a leading QSR chain that specializes in authentic Jamaican cuisine and hospitality. Our purpose is to meet the needs of our customers by delivering home-cooked Jamaican meals for people on the go. We are committed to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow through training, mentorship, and mutual support. We are seeking to engage individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, who thrive in and enjoy high-paced environments. 

About the Role:

The Account Clerk supports the Accounts Department's daily operations, with a focus on managing accounts payable. The role involves supplying data and analysis to the Senior Accountant, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and contributing to operational efficiency in delivering customer satisfaction. The key responsibilities include providing clerical and technical support, ensuring accurate and timely accounting entries, balancing journals and ledgers, and identifying any irregularities in transactions.

Key Functions

• Record bills, payments and vendor credits or accounting software.
• Ensure that supplier’s invoices agree to purchase orders and goods receivable notes.
• Ensure purchase orders and goods receivable notes are duly authorized and closed upon receipt of supplier’s invoices.
• Ensure that Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT’s), cheques and related requisitions are prepared. In addition, follow up with appropriate personnel until closure.
• Reconcile suppliers’ statements to supplier’s accounts on a monthly basis and where there are discrepancies to resolve, promptly with the supplier.
• Ensure that the accounts payable sub-ledgers are reconciled in total with the general ledger
• Ensure that utility bills, rental & gas invoices are received and paid on time.
• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide supporting documentation for audits
• Conduct physical stocks count at designated store on the last day of each month. The stock count should include an inventory of all raw materials, packaging & cleaning material.

 Our Ideal Candidate:

 We are looking for someone who:

• Is Self-motivated & deadline oriented with an ability to meet tight deadlines
• Displays excellent organization and communication skills
• Has the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Possesses strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Is flexible and has willingness to work long hours on an on needed basis

 Qualifications & Experience: 

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a similar discipline would be an asset.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar capacity, in a multi-unit/ fast food industry. 

Interested persons should submit their application by March 21, 2025.

We appreciate and thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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