Accounts Payable Specialist

Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Payable and Receivable, the Accounts Payable Specialist is a key member to the finance operations team in processing, tracking and recording payments in multiple entities and locations accurately and efficiently on a timely manner. The Accounts Payable Specialist will also support the company in process and system optimization initiative in finance operations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for full cycle accounts payable for multiple companies and locations, including processing standard vouchers, 2-way match and 3-way match invoices in ERP system and ensure adequate supporting working papers are maintained; Prepare cheque runs and EFT/ACH payments; Reconcile payments on bank statements to cash book on a weekly basis as part of the bank reconciliation process; Build strong relationship and communicate with vendors and suppliers when needed; Follow company/department procedures and policies, and communicate with manager with any significant deviations or concerns; Work with other internal departments and vendors to resolve issues or escalate to manager as required; Ensure paperwork is accurately organized and filed; Cover receptionist duties during lunch hour (shared duty between AP and AR); Other various related duties as assigned by management

Requirements

2 years previous accounts payable experience required; Strong data entry skills with experience dealing with high volume of invoices; Excellent written and verbal communication skills with great attention to detail; Ability to work well within a team and other departments within the organization

Nice to have

Experience in SAP Concur or any AP automation tools