Receptionist / Accounts Payable

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail.

Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world.

Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at : .

It’s not just about your career or your job title it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world.

Do you want to go into uncharted waters do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

You will be working closely with and reporting to the Pride Bodies Controller as part of a small, efficient team in Cambridge, Ontario.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the finance team for the Wayside Group within Wabtec, you will be responsible for processing vendor invoices and issuing payments, daily banking and credit card payments as well as answering phone calls and greeting and assisting visitors.

What do we want to know about you?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Reliable, team player
• Own transportation for delivery of deposits to bank

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Long periods of sitting and computer use.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

What will your typical day look like?

• Process vendor invoices ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Matching / coding and ensuring proper authorization for payment of invoices.
• Process weekly cheque runs.
• Monitor vendor accounts to ensure no outstanding issues and payments are up to date.
• Process daily bank deposits, credit card payments.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable Subledger to ensure customer accounts are up to date.
• Contact customers if necessary to request payments and / or work out any issues.
• Open and distribute mail.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, greet and assist all visitors.
• General maintenance of office.
• Other general and finance duties as assigned.
• This is an on-site position.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec offers a comprehensive benefits plan including vacation, health, dental, and retirement.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness.

We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.