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Accounts Payable Analyst
@ Grote Industries
Waterloo, Ontario
Overview
Grote Electronics is hiring an Accounts Payable and Administrative Support Specialist in its Waterloo accounting department, reporting to the Controller. The role covers the full accounts payable cycle, vendor relationships and administrative support, with full-time permanent work on site, paid $50,000 to $60,000 per year.
Pay:
$50,000–$60,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Process and verify vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts
- Enter invoices and handle vendor payments by ACH, EFT, wire and cheque
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
- Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue items
- Support month-end close for accounts payable
Requirements summary:
- Certificate or diploma in accounting, business or finance
- 1 to 3 years of accounts payable experience
- Strong general ledger coding and AP process knowledge
- Proficiency in Excel, Outlook and Word
- ERP experience; JD Edwards is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Business Administration, Finance |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Transit support |
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Grote Industries
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A leader in smart visibility systems, bringing value to customers through relationships & solutions that light the way.
Full company description
Grote Industries is a leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of lighting products and safety systems for a variety of heavy duty trucks and trailers, vocational and passenger vehicles, plus lighting in industries such as agriculture, mining, forestry, construction, emergency/rescue, municipal, recreational, and military. Grote engineers and manufactures LED, fluorescent, and incandescent interior lamps, exterior stop/tail/turn signal and marker lamps, as well as mirrors, power and communication delivery systems, connections, and reflective accessories.
- LinkedIn followers
- 11,140
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 601
- Reported office locations
- 2600 Lanier Drive, Madison, IN 47250, US
- Business categories
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Grote Industries
- Specialties
- Lighting solutions
- Vehicle lighting and safety systems
- LED lighting
- Interior lamps
- Exterior stop
- tail
- turn and marker lamps
- Off-road LED lights
- Truck and Trailer Smart Systems
- Fleet Solutions
- OEM Lighting Solutions
- Fleet Safety
- and Lamp-Outage Detection
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Grote Industries is a leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of lighting products and safety systems for a variety of heavy duty trucks and trailers, vocational and passenger vehicles, plus lighting in industries such as agriculture, mining, forestry, construction, emergency/rescue, municipal, recreational, and military. Grote engineers and manufactures LED, fluorescent, and incandescent interior lamps…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Madison, IN |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1901 |
| Specialties | Lighting solutionsVehicle lighting and safety systemsLED lightingInterior lampsExterior stoptailturn and marker lampsOff-road LED lightsTruck and Trailer Smart SystemsFleet Solutions |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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Position: Accounts Payable Analyst & Administrative Support Specialist
Reports To: Controller
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Manufacturing Floor / Office
Company Overview
GROTE ELECTRONICS is a leading manufacturer of vehicle lighting and safety systems. We are committed to delivering exceptional quality and value to our customers—both internal and external. We value teamwork, clear communication of quality objectives, and hands-on engagement in improving our processes. Success is driven by individuals who actively apply Kaizen thinking, lead improvement efforts, and help advance operational excellence across the organization.
Position Summary
We are currently seeking an individual to join our Accounting Department as an Accounts Payable & Administrative Support Specialist in our Waterloo Location.
Reporting directly to the Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the accounting team by managing the full accounts payable cycle, maintaining vendor relationships, and providing administrative support to ensure efficient business operations.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices electronically and maintain digital invoice records.
- Verify vendor invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and subcontract agreements.
- Accurately enter and upload invoices into the accounting system.
- Ensure invoices are coded correctly to appropriate general ledger accounts, departments, and projects.
- Obtain required approvals prior to payment processing.
- Prepare and process vendor payments through ACH, EFT, wire transfers, and cheques.
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
- Resolve invoice issues with vendors and internal departments.
- Monitor accounts payable aging reports and follow up on outstanding items.
- Investigate and resolve disputed or overdue invoices.
- Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and account information.
- Ensure urgent payments are processed accurately and on schedule.
- Support month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
- Provide general support to the accounting team as required.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of Accounts Payable experience.
- Strong understanding of AP processes, invoice matching, payment processing, and vendor management.
- Experience processing high volumes of invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger coding and basic accounting principles.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Experience with ERP or accounting software; JD Edwards software experience is an asset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Compliance Statement
Grote Electronics complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and all applicable employment laws. We are also committed to upholding the Ontario Human Rights Code, ensuring a workplace and recruitment process that is free from discrimination and barriers. AI maybe used in the selection process.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000 - $60,000 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
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