Accounts Payable Specialist Maternity Leave Coverage

Position: Accounts Payable Specialist - 12-Month Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage)
Location:

Vaughan, Ontario

Employment type:

12-month contract, full-time (maternity leave coverage) Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 per year

Hours:

8am - 5pm, work is onsite
About the Opportunity  Our client, an established, growing distributor with multiple branches, is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to cover a 12-month maternity leave. You will keep a high-volume AP function running accurately and on time, work closely with internal teams and build strong vendor relationships by paying within terms and discount windows.
What You'll Do   Process and match vendor invoices, confirming prices and quantities against purchase orders
Prepare and process weekly cheque runs and EFT payments, making sure payment terms are met
Reconcile monthly vendor statements and related transactions
Maintain vendor files and accurate documentation for internal and external requirements
Review and investigate older purchase orders each month
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies before due dates
Work closely with other departments to obtain invoice approvals and clear outstanding AP issues
Respond to and resolve vendor inquiries promptly
What You Bring   3-5 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience, including high-volume transaction processing
Post-secondary education in a related field and/or a certificate in accounting or bookkeeping
Strong understanding of AP processes, policies and procedures
Excellent problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization, prioritization and time management, with close attention to detail
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word and Outlook); knowledge of Infor is an asset
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.