Thomson-Gordon Group - Thordon Bearings Inc. – Why work with us?

Privately owned since its inception in 1911 and headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Canada – Thordon Bearings is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, supplying and installing pollution-free, non-metallic bearing and seal systems.

Our 4th-generation, family-owned business is committed to environmental stewardship, as our products eliminate oil and grease in marine, clean power, pump, and industrial applications worldwide.

We are proud to have created a culture at Thomson-Gordon Group where people from all backgrounds and countries can come together to build a healthy and diverse future. Longevity and commitment to career growth are staples, as many of our employees have been with us for 20+ years.

Accounts Payable Coordinator
1 position available - 18 Month Contract

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Processing

Handle incoming calls from suppliers concerning payment inquiries

Process non-PO invoices and all internal cheque requests

Process all marketing invoices, ensuring POs are prepared and matched accordingly

Summarize G/L account codes for regular monthly invoices and ensure backup is attached to invoices without POs

Vendor Payments

Ensure timely payments to suppliers and foreign-based employees/contractors

Process monthly A/P listings for all divisions and ensure G/L is in balance

Release individual supplier payments for all divisions

Process Canadian & US cheque run and prepare EFT payments for all divisions

Arrange wire transfers for payment of invoices from suppliers outside North America

Attach invoices to cheques & EFT payments

Forward EFT acknowledgements (electronically) to suppliers

Maintain filing system of open & paid invoices

Expense Reports and Travel Advances





Scrutinize and approve expense reports – both online and manual

Process & summarize G/L account codes

Issue & arrange travel advances in Canadian, US & foreign currencies

Cash Management

Maintain daily bank balances of both Canadian & US accounts, ensuring the operating line is kept within limits

Maintain a running total of all outgoing payments

Maintain Canadian & US petty cash

Act as signing authority for treasury transactions

Accounts Receivable Collections

Process cash receipts for customer wire transfers

Monitor and assist in the collection of accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail

Complete government forms and process all government payments in a timely manner

Assist in the preparation of quarterly bank reporting. Prepare A/P & A/R listings and consolidate all other financial information into final reporting package.

Prepare monthly reconciliations for various G/L accounts – including prepaids, deposits, advances and accrued liabilities

Record charitable donations registration numbers for auditors

Prepare year-end summary of non-deductible portion of meals and entertainment expenses

Act as backup for reception (answering phones/transferring calls, processing incoming mail, greeting guests as required)

Must be able to react to change productively and to undertake other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements





Post-secondary accounting diploma and/or positive standing in recognized accounting program

At least five years of experience working in an accounting environment or related activities

Experience in a Manufacturing environment is preferred but not required

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience with an ERP system

Proficient in spoken and written English

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of the organization

Ability to solve practical problems

Computer literate –Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Database applications

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently

Strong organizational skills

Requires good judgment and a professional demeanour

Supervisor Responsibility
None

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear. This employee is also subjected to daily computer use.

Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to the conditions of an office environment most of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thordon Bearings Inc./Thomson-Gordon Group will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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📌 Accounts Payable Coordinator (Ontario)
🏢 Thomson Gordon Group
📍 Ontario