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 strong vendor relationships by managing inquiries, performing statement reconciliations, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring clear, qualified 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 (Toronto)
🏢 Elby Professional Recruitment
📍 Toronto