Our downtown client requires an Accounts Payable Accountant to join their team on a nine-month contract basis. The Accounts Payable Accountant fulfills certain key daily Accounts Payables processes, including invoice and payment processing, maintenance of the vendor master file and communications with internal and external stakeholders related to payment and account status. The role applies best practices to bring efficiency and effectiveness to AP processes while maintaining all necessary controls.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily tasks in Accounts Payable, including invoice and payment processing, vendor and internal queries and maintenance of the vendor master file.
- Manage the flow of information and volume of work to ensure timely, accurate and reliable input and execution of the AP function.
- Identify and anticipate company needs for information and ensure invoice processing supports those needs.
- Serve as the champion and knowledge area expert for AP and Payment processing within the corporate office driving a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.
- Process general journal entries as they relate to the AP function including allocations and classifications.
- Perform ad hoc research and reporting using SAP and Accpac capabilities to support business decisions and provide sound context to data requests.
- Manage the payment process including, cheque creation and wire transfers, and proper review support, ensuring timely processing and adherence to internal control requirements.
- Provide ad hoc accounting analysis related to expenses, vendor trending and general expense research.
- Work on adhoc projects from time to time
Role requirements:
- University graduation or College diploma
- Additional specialized education in accounting or equivalent in experience specializing in accounts payable.
- 3 – 5 years of related work experience, in a versatile, high performance environment specializing in Accounts Payable;
- Previous experience ERP systems required with a preference for SAP and Accpac platform.
- Attention to detail
- Advance time management
- Good verbal and written business communications
TDS Personnel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations within reason due to a disability or medical need are available on request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.