Accounts Payable Analyst

About the Position

Date: Oct 27, 2026

Location: Brantford, ON, CA, N3S 7P5

Company: Gates Corporation

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Responsibilities

As the Accounts Payable Analyst, you will perform accounting and clerical tasks for the maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Processes accounts payable invoices for production, tooling, global MRO, utility suppliers, and leases. Prepares invoices on a daily basis and send out for approvals when required. Reconcile to monthly vendor statements. Prepare cash requirement reports for weekly cheque & wire runs. Other tasks include month end close, Solarsoft accounts payable accrual, and journal entries. Process all receipts in Solarsoft for MRO and tooling. Work with receiving team on accuracy of system receipts and corrections. Independently handles vendor inquiries, resolves routine problems, and established priorities for job’s daily activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Process packing slips and invoices for payment
• Prepare reports for weekly cheque run; run cheques, EFT and Wire payments
• Scanning and emailing invoices for approval and follow-up
• Filing and maintaining AP filing cabinets
• Emailing vendors for invoices to be processed
• Replying to vendor inquiries, i.e. payment status, outstanding invoices, short payments, etc.
• Month End procedures, i.e. JV’s, account analysis, balance sheet reviews, etc.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• College accounting diploma or business degree in related field or equivalent.
• Familiarity with accounting programs and software.
• Understanding principles of finance and accounting.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in accounting office.

Required Skills:

• Organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to review, analyze, and process large volumes of paperwork with an eye for detail.
• Must be able to deal effectively and courteously with vendors and able to create/process debit/credit memos.
• Accuracy is more important than speed. Problem resolution and prioritize multiple demands skills needed.
• High-level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and coach across multiple levels within the company and locations; including establishing global partnerships.
• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory environments
• Demonstrated business acumen
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Excel and Word, and other ERP systems, such as Solarsoft.

We Offer

Salary: $47,560-$71,340 per year

Gates offers an accessible recruitment process that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, we invite you to inform the Human Resources representative that contacted you.

About the Company

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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