Accounts Payable Specialist
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
$55,000 to $65,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $55,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1–2 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience; recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role is responsible for processing vendor invoices and payments accurately and on time, maintaining organized financial records, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations.
Working closely with the broader Accounting team, the successful candidate will ensure invoices are properly coded, approved, and recorded in accordance with company policies. This is an excellent opportunity to build accounting experience and develop skills within a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and on time, ensuring appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are in place.
- Create Purchase Orders and Subcontracts in the accounting system using details provided by the Projects team.
- Verify invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and other supporting documents, following up on discrepancies as needed.
- Prepare and process vendor payments, including cheque runs and electronic funds transfers (EFTs), in accordance with payment terms.
- Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and expense reports, ensuring expenses are accurately recorded and approved.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding invoices, credits, and payment discrepancies.
- Ensure invoices are coded to the appropriate general ledger accounts and project cost codes, where applicable.
- Assist with HST tracking and ensure tax information on invoices is accurately recorded.
- Maintain organized digital records of invoices, approvals, payments, and supporting documentation.
- Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoices and payments in a timely and professional manner.
- Support month-end close and audit activities by providing reconciliations and supporting documentation as required.
- Create and record intercompany invoices and monthly standard entries.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes, documentation, and workflows.
- Other Accounting related activities as may be required.
- 1–2 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience; recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.
- College or university education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and invoice processing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, dependable approach and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Assets
- Experience in construction, real estate development, or property management.
- Familiarity with project cost coding, job costing, or purchase order processes.
- Knowledge of HST requirements and invoice tax treatment.
- Experience with accounting software such as Jonas, Yardi Breeze, or Texada.
- Experience with electronic payments and online banking platforms.
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Extensive EFAP program
- Virtual Urgent Care
Accommodations
Kingsley Management Inc. is committed to providing an accessible and supportive recruitment experience for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us in advance at hr@kingsleyca.com
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing vendor invoices, creating purchase orders, and ensuring accurate payments. They also support month-end close activities, reconcile financial records, and maintain organized documentation.
Requirements
Candidates should have 1–2 years of accounting experience and a college or university education in a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and strong attention to detail are required for this role.
Skills
- Accounts payable
- Invoice processing
- General ledger
- Reconciliation
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Data entry
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Purchase orders
- Financial record keeping
- Tax compliance
- Vendor management
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Extensive EFAP program
- Virtual Urgent Care
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
- Construction
Keywords
- Accounts Payable
- Finance
- Accounting
- Invoicing
- Purchase Orders
- General Ledger
- Reconciliation
- HST
- Microsoft Excel
- Jonas
- Yardi Breeze
- Texada
- EFT
- Month-end close
- Audit support
- Construction
- Real estate development
- Property management
- Job costing
- Project cost coding