We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations while fostering collaboration across multiple departments. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate and efficient accounts payable processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process invoices, credit card transactions, and out-of-pocket expenses with precision, adhering to established policies and timelines.<br>• Investigate and resolve purchase order discrepancies, coding errors, and payment issues in the system.<br>• Verify vendor and partner information, including bank details, to ensure secure and accurate transactions.<br>• Support the refinement of reporting processes to enhance departmental efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Contribute to the cleanup of the accounts payable subledger, ensuring data integrity.<br>• Assist in the transition to new financial systems, including Workday and ServiceNow, ensuring seamless implementation.<br>• Conduct daily bank checks to confirm payment success, address returns, and identify unusual activity.<br>• Prepare weekly payment batches and manage bank balances to guarantee sufficient funds for processing.<br>• Provide onboarding and training to new team members, promoting a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment.<br>• Participate in month-end closing activities and audits as needed, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
<p><strong>Accounts Receivable:</strong></p><ul><li>Review daily payment notifications from the bank and match incoming payments with corresponding invoices.</li><li>Reconcile remittances and clear transactions accurately in the system.</li><li>Escalate complex items to senior AR team members when necessary.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Payable:</strong></p><ul><li>Process invoices by scanning signed packing slips from the warehouse and uploading them into the system.</li><li>Conduct monthly vendor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.</li></ul><p><strong>General Accounting Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate records of all AP and AR activities.</li><li>Communicate effectively with internal teams and vendors to resolve payment issues.</li><li>Take clear and thorough notes during training to ensure smooth and efficient transition into day-to-day responsibilities.</li></ul>
