Accounts Payable Administrator Intern

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.

 
The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit

The Accounts Payable Administrator Intern is responsible for the receipt, verification and processing of supplier invoices for payment and for the ongoing reconciliation of difference in account balances for Telesat and its subsidiaries and suppliers.

They must also respond promptly to supplier calls or correspondence relating to outstanding payment, account confirmations and reconciliations, etc., and requires a working knowledge of standard ERP. 

Main Responsibilities

• Sort all incoming mail and distribute as appropriate


• Receive supplier invoices and verify that there is an approved Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order, and that the goods or services have been received


• Respond to supplier calls or correspondence related to outstanding payments, account confirmation or reconciliations


• Process supplier invoices and apply any available payment discounts, and hold or release for payment as appropriate. This includes applying on-account debit memos to outstanding invoices prior to payment being released


• Maintain and create current supplier banking information for wire templates and EFT direct deposits. Supplier forms are completed and submitted to Procurement for updates


• Resolve late payment fees and issues


• Ensure manual cheque requisitions are properly approved according to the Company’s delegation of signing authority


• Ensure that tax accounts are allocated properly including HST and VAT for the foreign subsidiaries


• Process electronic tax payments using on-line banking software


• Deposit cheques received to the lock box and weekly deposits to the Bank. Cash management entries for all non-customer deposits


• Maintain proper files for processed invoices and other supplier correspondence and documentation.


• Back up for the other members of Accounts Payable (e.g. vacation coverage) by acquiring knowledge on the other Accounts Payable Administrator’s activities, supplier account status and documentation


• Assist in office administrative tasks as required (e.g. scanning)


• Back up in the corporate travel activities and ensures compliance with the corporate travel policy as required

Education & Experience Required

• Secondary School Diploma and 1 years of directly related work experience


• Basic accounting courses would be an asset


• Proficient in the use of automated systems and a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office applications


• Experience with various software programs: Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Concur, Telesat developed applications and Workday

Decision Making

• Ability to work with minimum supervision and exercise independent judgment in setting work priorities to meet deadlines


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively on the telephone as some situations require reconciliation of overdue and missing documentation with suppliers or Telesat personnel


• Ability to build working relationships with other Telesat personnel

At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.