Accounts payable technician

As an Accounts Payable Technician at Moment Factory, your key responsibilities include managing the entire accounts payable cycle, processing supplier invoices in a multicurrency environment, and ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system. You will also reconcile supplier statements, track and process expense accounts, and handle credit card settlements, all while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining open communication with internal collaborators.

To become an Accounts Payable Technician at Moment Factory, you should have a DEP or DEC in Accounting or Business Administration and ideally three years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a paperless environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP software like Netsuite are essential, while bilingualism in French and English will be highly beneficial in this position.

Moment Factory is committed to the professional growth of its team members. As an Accounts Payable Technician, you will benefit from a personalized training and skills development plan through the MF School, which empowers you to enhance your accounting knowledge and skills continuously. Our supportive team environment also encourages shared learning and improvement strategies that can elevate your career.

As an Accounts Payable Technician at Moment Factory, expect a vibrant and creative work environment that embraces diversity and teamwork. You’ll enjoy a hybrid work mode that allows for a balance between in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility, along with opportunities to engage in employee wellness initiatives and social activities that foster camaraderie among your colleagues.

At Moment Factory, we pride ourselves on offering a range of unique benefits to our Accounts Payable Technicians. Perks include group insurance for you and your family, a wellness account for personal expenses, and access to a telemedicine service for health concerns. Additionally, enjoy affordable daily meals, snacks, a $110 inspiration account, and five paid sick days per year, all designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

To effectively answer this question, outline your understanding of each step in the accounts payable cycle, from receiving invoices to issuing payments. Highlight your previous experience, emphasizing challenges you faced and how you resolved them, showcasing your attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Discuss the checks and balances you implement to ensure accuracy, such as verifying sales taxes, comparing invoices with purchase orders, and using accounting software to cross-reference data. Mention any experience with reconciliation processes that have helped streamline your workflow.

When answering this, share specific examples from past roles where you managed expense accounts. Explain your method for tracking approvals and ensuring compliance, and discuss how you handled discrepancies or issues that arose. Emphasize your ability to communicate effectively with colleagues during this process.

In your response, emphasize the importance of organization and time management. Discuss tools and techniques you use to prioritize tasks, such as creating checklists or using project management software, and provide examples of situations where this strategy has helped you meet tight deadlines.

Be prepared to discuss the software you're proficient in, particularly mentioning any experience with Netsuite if applicable. Explain how you've utilized these tools in your previous job roles, and highlight your ability to quickly adapt to new software environments.

Use this opportunity to showcase your attention to detail. Describe the error, how you discovered it, the steps you took to correct it, and the outcome. Emphasize your proactive approach to ensuring accuracy and your communication with other team members involved.

Your answer should demonstrate your communication and problem-solving skills. Talk about your approach to listening to vendor concerns, resolving issues efficiently, and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers. Provide a specific example of how you successfully managed a vendor dispute.

Discuss your understanding of currency conversions, mentioning any specific tools or formulas you use for accurate processing. Explain how you ensure that all amounts and applicable taxes are accurately recorded in the accounting software to maintain integrity in reporting.

This is your chance to demonstrate your analytical thinking. Share ideas you have for improving efficiency in accounts payable, such as automating invoice processing or implementing a digital approval workflow. Back your suggestions with examples of successful implementations from past experiences.

To effectively answer this, share your passion for working in a creative environment, like Moment Factory, and express your enthusiasm for being part of a company that values innovation. Discuss the aspects of the role that excite you most and how your skills align with the company’s goals.