Accounts Payable Specialist

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Lead, this role works closely with two part‑time AP team members to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, employee expenses, and vendor payments. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a team undergoing process improvements, including the implementation of a new purchase order system, and to support a dynamic professional services organization of 800+ employees in Canada.

Responsibilities

Process a high volume of invoices (approximately 800–1,200 per month), ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely entry

Review, verify, and approve employee expense reports in accordance with company policies

Support the rollout and ongoing use of a new purchase order (PO) system, ensuring smooth integration with accounting processes

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and approval delays

Reconcile vendor statements to accounting records, communicate with vendors over disputes and discrepancies

Help prepare and execute weekly payment runs (ACH, wire payments, cheques)

Help manage and prioritize a high volume of A/P related emails in a shared inbox

Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements

Assist with month‑end closing activities related to accounts payable

Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency within AP workflows

Systems & Tools

Work within an integrated environment where the procurement system feeds into the accounting platform. Note this is still in the testing stage with company rollout expected imminently.

Utilize systems such as Medius (PO & invoice approval workflows) and Vantagepoint (ERP/accounting software).

Working @ SLR
With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject‑matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long‑run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team

Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives

The salary range for this position is $60,000–$65,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.

Full‑time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications / Education / Memberships

2+ years of experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role

Post‑secondary education in accounting/bookkeeping an asset

Experience in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment

Familiarity with multi‑currency transactions (CAD and USD preferred)

Experience with expense management and approval processes

Exposure to ERP or AP automation tools; experience with Medius and/or Vantagepoint is an asset

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2

SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

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