ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Scarborough, ON, Canada
$50,000-$65,000/year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $50,000-$65,000/year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst with an outstanding attention to detail and a customer service disposition. The role involves some routine data entry, but also data upload processing using Excel. The job requires some ad-hoc reporting, analysis and problem solving, therefore we need an individual that demonstrates initiative, has a technical IT bent and is a fast learner.
Responsibilities
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions for material suppliers, trucking companies, and subcontractors.
- Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documentation, and invoices.
- Reconcile delivery tickets, rates, quantities, and vendor billings.
- Administer progress payments and holdback releases in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Prepare and process weekly and monthly payments through EFT, wire transfer, and cheque.
- Investigate, analyze, and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
- Support month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and accounts payable aging analysis.
- Generate ad hoc reports, analyses, and data uploads using Excel and other financial systems.
- Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to resolve issues and improve workflows.
- Identify opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency within the accounts payable function.
- Minimum 5 years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
- Postsecondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA enrollment or designation is considered an asset.
- Strong Excel skills, including data analysis, lookups, pivots, and large-volume data management.
- Experience in the construction, aggregates, manufacturing, or related industries is an asset.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative, customer-service-oriented approach with a willingness to challenge the status quo and recommend improvements.
- $50,000-$65,000/year
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process
More about this job
Responsibilities
Process high-volume accounts payable transactions, match purchase orders with receiving documents and invoices, reconcile vendor billings, and administer contractual payments. Resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries, support month-end close, prepare reports and data uploads, and collaborate with operations and procurement to improve workflows and controls.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment, and postsecondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA enrollment or designation is an asset. Candidates should have strong Excel and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities; relevant industry experience is an asset.
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Three-Way Matching
- Invoice Reconciliation
- Payment Processing
- Vendor Relations
- Month-End Close
- Accruals
- Accounts Payable Aging Analysis
- Excel
- Data Analysis
- Ad Hoc Reporting
- Problem-Solving
- Process Improvement
- Internal Controls
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Construction
- Data & Analytics
- Administrative
Keywords
- Accounts Payable
- High-Volume Transactions
- Three-Way Matching
- Purchase Orders
- Receiving Documentation
- Invoice Processing
- Vendor Reconciliation
- Progress Payments
- Holdback Releases
- Electronic Funds Transfer
- Wire Transfers
- Cheque Payments
- Invoice Discrepancies
- Vendor Inquiries
- Month-End Close
- Accruals
- Accounts Payable Aging
- Excel
- Data Uploads
- Ad Hoc Reporting
- Financial Systems
- Process Improvement
- Internal Controls
- CPA
- Construction
- Aggregates
- Manufacturing