Accounts Payable Specialist POST NUMBER: 304438

About the Opportunity

· Accurately code, review, and process a high volume of invoices in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.

· Match invoices to purchase orders (POs), receiving documentation, and supporting records to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to payment.

· Process approximately 450 invoices per week, maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

· Review invoices for discrepancies, including pricing, quantities, tax, vendor information, and purchase order details, and follow up as required.

· Communicate regularly with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, obtain missing documentation, and respond to payment or account inquiries.

· Collaborate with internal departments, including Purchasing, Receiving, and Operations, to investigate and resolve invoice and purchase order issues.

· Ensure invoices are properly coded to the appropriate general ledger accounts, cost centres, and departments.

· Monitor invoice workflow and follow up on outstanding approvals to support timely processing and payment.

· Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records and supporting documentation.

· Assist with month-end activities, including invoice accruals, account reconciliations, and reporting as required.

· Identify opportunities to improve invoice processing procedures, increase efficiency, and reduce errors.

· Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling financial and vendor information.

About You

·2 years of experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or a similar accounting function.

· Strong understanding of the full accounts payable cycle, including three-way matching and invoice coding.

· Demonstrated ability to process a high volume of transactions accurately and efficiently.

· Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.

· Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies independently.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems; experience with invoice processing or AP automation systems is an asset.

· Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy.

· Professional, collaborative, and customer-service-oriented approach.

Pay Range

$26 - $28 / hour

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 304438

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.