Our client, a leading and reputable company in the food industry, is seeking a progressive and detail-oriented, process-driven Senior Accounting Analyst to join its growing finance team. This pivotal role comes as the company undergoes significant business transformation, including major facility expansions and a full SAP S/4HANA implementation.
Responsibilities Oversee the full-cycle AP function, including management of the AP inbox, ensuring timely triage, processing, and organization of vendor invoices.
Drive the transition to a fully digitized AP environment by implementing scalable, paperless processes for invoice intake and management.
Prepare and execute vendor payments, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and adherence to payment schedules.
Cultivate and maintain robust vendor relationships by managing inquiries, performing statement reconciliations, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring clear, professional communication.
Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for AP automation tools, ensuring systems are thoroughly validated and ready for successful deployment.
Document current and future AP processes to support system configuration, testing, and end‑user training.
Collaborate with finance leadership and cross‑functional teams to identify and implement opportunities for automation and continuous process improvement.




Perform bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly.
Prepare month‑end journal entries and accruals to support an accurate and timely close process.
Contribute to the period‑end close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and the general ledger remains complete and reliable.
Support the annual external audit by preparing working papers, compiling documentation, and responding to auditor requests efficiently.
Play a key role in the implementation of SAP S/4HANA, focusing on optimizing AP processes and workflows.
Qualifications University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA designation in progress or openness to pursuing a CPA.
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience with solid exposure to general accounting functions and AP.
Experience in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments such as distribution, food service, manufacturing, or a comparable industry.
SAP experience is an asset.
Energized by process improvement, digitization, and contributing to a business that is actively transforming.
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization.

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📌 Senior Accounting Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 Elby Professional Recruitment
📍 Ontario