Senior Accounting Specialist; AP
Listed on 2026-06-21
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
As an S&C Electric Canada team member, you’ll work on tasks and projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has a history of more than 70 years of innovation in Canada. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the power industry. As a team member, you will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid.
Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.
Join Our Team as a Senior Accounting Specialist (Accounts Payable)!
Work arrangement: Hybrid (work from office at least 3 days a week) – may change as required
Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members and are committed to transparency in our pay practices.
The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $60100 - $79627.2 Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training.
This position may also be eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP). AIP amounts are variable and are dependent on both company and individual performance, subject to eligibility criteria. The target bonus percentage for this role is 4% of annual base earnings.
Reporting to Manager - Finance & Accounting, Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable process, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The role also ensures compliance with company policies, internal control requirements, supports audits and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Enter high volume of supplier invoices. Ensure that these match purchase orders and receipts. Accuracy and strong attention to details is required.
• Schedule and process payments via EFT, ACH, wires or checks according to supplier terms. Create payment batches and text files for bank upload. Ensure that payments are processed on time to avoid penalties or interest and prioritize discounts available.
• Set-up supplier banking details accurately. Verify supporting documents and confirm banking details for new suppliers and suppliers that have not been for an extended period (a year).
• Review and approve employee T&E reports through Concur. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Review completeness of credit card receipts and enter spending in the AP system. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Record & clear payments in Oracle for payments made on bank site as per bank statement transactions
• Clear direct payments, on-line banking, and intercompany transactions from the bank statements
• Follow-up Invoices on Hold on a regular basis and coordinate resolution with cross functional departments.
• Support process improvements initiatives (DPO targets, cash flow improvements and AP automation)
Vendor Management
• Establish strong relation with vendors and suppliers, manage inquiries and resolve disputes effectively and professionally.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving and cross functional departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile supplier statements periodically and resolve discrepancies on a timely basis
• Support month-end and year-end close activities including accrual entries
• Generate AP reports (trial balance, AP aging)
• Reconcile AP accounts and accruals
• Support Internal Control process implementation
• Support external audit requirements
• Support AR functions (Billings & Cash Application)
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis for management as required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned
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