Accounts Payable Specialist LLP; Saint-Hyacinthe

Position: Accounts Payable Specialist (6-Month Contract) - Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (Saint-Hyacinthe)
Location: Saint-Hyacinthe

About Us  Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid‑market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.
Our Culture  At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Role Overview  Our Toronto office is currently recruiting for a contract Accounts Payable Specialist in our Accounting Department, reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor. This role requires a candidate who has the experience, professional maturity, and analytical skills to oversee and support various processes related to Accounts Payable, including coding and reviewing vouchers and invoices; account reconciliations; tracking expenses; preparing posting entries and reports using Excel.

Meeting deadlines in this role is crucial therefore; we are looking for somebody who is highly responsible and dependable.
Responsibilities   Reviewing and approving invoices entered by users for data accuracy in Chrome River
Reviewing and approving expense reports and corporate visa charges submitted by firm members in Chrome River
Reviewing and performing data cleanup of CSV (and other formats) account transactions prior to uploading to ERP system
Maintaining excel templates for uploading of high‑volume transactions
Responding to internal & external inquiries, statement reconciliation and resolving outstanding balances on vendor accounts
Working closely with firm members and lawyers to ensure all disbursement/expenses are taken up in a timely manner
Ensuring the adherence to Firm policies and business rules
Supporting and participating in various financial system implementations and related projects
Recommending process improvements to gain efficiencies and to reduce errors
Completing other A/P duties as assigned by Supervisor or Senior Management
Qualifications   Diploma or post‑secondary education in Accounting
3 to 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience
Preference to candidates working in law firms, 3E and Chrome River experience
Intermediate to Advanced skills in MS Excel with the ability to easily learn new software and applications
Flexible and comfortable to adjust to new tasks in a rapidly changing and growing environment
Ability to take initiative to learn with a curious mindset
Highly organized, must be able to manage multiple priorities and workflow in a fast‑pace environment with high level of accuracy, attention to details and meeting deadlines
Exhibits good verbal and written communication skills and professional judgment and can independently follow through to resolve issues that may arise

Employment Type

Full time, 6‑Month contract
Salary  $60,000 - $65,000 annually
What we offer   Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture
A Culture of Wellness:
Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well‑being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis
A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year
A business casual dress code (client/day specific)
A hybrid work environment
Equal Opportunity Statement  Cassels is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace where people of all identities and lived experiences feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility needs, or cultural practices are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact our recruiter with any questions or accommodation needs.

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