We are looking for a dedicated Payment Specialist to join our team in Guelph, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee accounts payable processes, ensuring payments are handled efficiently and accurately while maintaining compliance with company policies. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of the organization and collaborate with various departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely payment.<br>• Manage accounts payable data entry and filing activities.<br>• Maintain and update financial spreadsheets to support reporting needs.<br>• Reconcile payments with general ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Review incoming bills for errors or discrepancies and resolve any issues.<br>• Investigate and address billing problems and misapplied transactions.<br>• Prepare and distribute payment reports for approval by senior management.<br>• Issue payments weekly, including cheques, wires, and online transfers.<br>• Uphold strict confidentiality regarding financial records and sensitive information.<br>• Follow organizational policies and procedures to address payment-related issues.
<p><strong>Our client is looking for an Accounts Payable professional</strong> to support the full accounts payable function with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail. This individual will be responsible for high-volume invoice processing, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to ongoing process improvements. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role interacts with both internal stakeholders and external vendors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and process accounts payable transactions by matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation, verifying pricing, quantities, and terms, and entering data into an ERP system across multiple business units</li><li>Ensure proper approvals are obtained for non-purchase-order invoices</li><li>Maintain organized accounts payable records and support annual document archiving</li><li>Assist with weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting related to vendor payments</li><li>Execute payment runs (EFT, ACH, wire, cheque), including transmitting required information to banking or treasury platforms</li><li>Partner with purchasing teams and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues</li><li>Reconcile and clear automated withdrawals for utilities, leases, and recurring vendors</li><li>Support expense report processing during peak periods</li><li>Perform additional duties as required</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications and Skills</strong></p><ul><li>2–3+ years of experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment is considered an asset</li><li>Strong customer service mindset with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational and interpersonal abilities</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint</li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment</li></ul><p><strong>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.</strong></p>
