Contract Purchasing Coordinator jobs

MacLean Engineering is looking to replace a skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Coordinator for a 15 month contract in Barrie Ontario office. If you are looking to be challenged, valued, and rewarded with a competitive compensation package in a dynamic and challenging work environment, this position is for you!

About the Position: The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for the overall processing of financial transactions and payment regarding our procurement and suppliers. Before issuing payment, the Accounts Payable Coordinator must ensure the accuracy/consistency of all relevant paperwork and that purchased goods have been physically received from the respective supplier. The Accounts Payable Coordinator must maintain a good relationship with suppliers and reconcile to their provided statements each month.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure all accounts payable invoices and accounts are processed in an effective and efficient manner.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable working in a team-oriented environment
• Input multicurrency invoices into the payables system (verifying vendor, product, quantity, and dollars charged between purchase order and invoice from vendor).
• Create and edit ACH and cheque batches.
• Conduct necessary research to obtain invoice, proof of receipt and other documentation in order to process payments in a timely manner.
• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and approvals.
• Problem solving and follow up on supplier invoices with purchasing, receiving, and vendor.
• Answer vendor enquiries.
• Prepare analysis of accounts.
• Assist monthly closing procedures.
• Filing and document processing.
• Process monthly sales tax returns for approval.
• Open and distribute mail.
• Answering incoming calls on the main phone line for the company and forwarding calls accordingly.

About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:

Experience:

• College Diploma or equivalent accredited education in Accounting/Business Administration or related discipline an asset
• Minimum 2 years experience in a computerized accounting environment
• Detail-oriented with proven numeric and analytical skills
• A strong understanding of the accounting cycle including; matching, coding, and posting to accounting software
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics AX, MS Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual both written and oral in French is an asset

About Us:

Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.

If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!

This position will be based in our Barrie facility.

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

In certain circumstances, we may use AI‑assisted tools to support our initial applicant screening process.

We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $54,000.00-$57,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• This position will be located in our Barrie facility and requires you to work on-site 5-days per week. Are you able to meet this requirement?
• What are your annual Salary expectations?
• Please describe what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.

Experience:

• computerized accounting: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person