Bilingual AR/AP Specialist — Hybrid (Montreal)

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.
Introduction :
Prime Hires is seeking a skilled AR/AP Clerk to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.

Contract Period: 6 months with potential to extend
Pay Rate: $25 per hour
Location: Montreal
Location Type: Hybrid
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, Core business hours

Job Responsibilities:

• Verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services
• Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Verify expense reports and make sure that they comply with company Travel Policy
• Ensure effective communication with the Buyers and the Quality team to drive timely resolution of invoice processing delays in relation to inventory receipts, PO issues and vendor disputes
• Manage, communicate and resolve all queries in a timely manner
• Participate actively in clearing open items, advanced payments GL account, GRIR and other accounts during the month-end process
• Complete monthly supplier statement reconciliations of specified key suppliers and any others that need to be done
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations on Accounts Payable related accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy and validity
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables data
• Reconcile the receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
• Render assistance to other departments in organizing requests for diverse business units for customers and regulators
• Monitor and collect past due intercompany accounts receivable
  

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

• At least one year of AP/AR Clerk experience; internship experience will also be considered
• Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
• A DEC in Accounting, Economics, Administration, or Finance
• SAP experience is an asset but not required
• Experience working for a large company is a plus
  

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Prime Hires & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.
Prime Hires & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Prime Hires is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr