Accounts Payable Clerk
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team in Toronto, Ontario. This position is ideal for someone who can manage the full accounts payable cycle with strong attention to detail while also finding smarter, more efficient ways to improve workflows through automation and AI-enabled tools. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate vendor payments, supporting month-end activities, and helping strengthen financial controls in a fast-paced operating environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the complete accounts payable process, including receiving invoices, assigning coding, securing approvals, posting transactions, and preparing payments.<br>• Review purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices to confirm accuracy and resolve mismatches across multiple operating locations.<br>• Process a high volume of invoices efficiently while maintaining precise records and minimizing manual errors.<br>• Apply AI-supported tools to improve invoice capture, extract data, identify exceptions, and streamline approval routing.<br>• Maintain vendor records, coordinate onboarding details, respond to inquiries, and complete statement reconciliations in a timely manner.<br>• Administer scheduled payment runs by cheque, wire, and electronic transfer, ensuring payments are issued accurately and on schedule.<br>• Support cash management by helping prioritize payment timing, identifying discount opportunities, and reducing avoidable penalties or overdue charges.<br>• Prepare accounts payable reconciliations, accruals, and aging reports during month-end close, ensuring the sub-ledger aligns with the general ledger.<br>• Uphold internal controls by following approval requirements, maintaining documentation, supporting audit requests, and ensuring compliance with applicable Canadian tax rules.<br>• Work closely with finance leadership to assess and introduce process enhancements, including AI-driven improvements that increase efficiency and reliability within accounts payable.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle accounts payable in a high-volume business environment.<br>• Strong ability to reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Proficiency with invoice coding, payment processing, and accounts payable documentation standards.<br>• Hands-on experience using ERP or accounting systems such as Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP.<br>• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for tracking, analysis, and reporting.<br>• Solid understanding of internal controls, month-end close support, and accounts payable best practices.<br>• Familiarity with Canadian tax-related accounts payable requirements, including sales tax and applicable reporting obligations.<br>• Interest in using AI or automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and workflow performance within finance operations.
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- North York, ON
- onsite
- Permanent
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60000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
- We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team in Toronto, Ontario. This position is ideal for someone who can manage the full accounts payable cycle with strong attention to detail while also finding smarter, more efficient ways to improve workflows through automation and AI-enabled tools. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate vendor payments, supporting month-end activities, and helping strengthen financial controls in a fast-paced operating environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the complete accounts payable process, including receiving invoices, assigning coding, securing approvals, posting transactions, and preparing payments.<br>• Review purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices to confirm accuracy and resolve mismatches across multiple operating locations.<br>• Process a high volume of invoices efficiently while maintaining precise records and minimizing manual errors.<br>• Apply AI-supported tools to improve invoice capture, extract data, identify exceptions, and streamline approval routing.<br>• Maintain vendor records, coordinate onboarding details, respond to inquiries, and complete statement reconciliations in a timely manner.<br>• Administer scheduled payment runs by cheque, wire, and electronic transfer, ensuring payments are issued accurately and on schedule.<br>• Support cash management by helping prioritize payment timing, identifying discount opportunities, and reducing avoidable penalties or overdue charges.<br>• Prepare accounts payable reconciliations, accruals, and aging reports during month-end close, ensuring the sub-ledger aligns with the general ledger.<br>• Uphold internal controls by following approval requirements, maintaining documentation, supporting audit requests, and ensuring compliance with applicable Canadian tax rules.<br>• Work closely with finance leadership to assess and introduce process enhancements, including AI-driven improvements that increase efficiency and reliability within accounts payable.
- 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z