Overview

Full-Time | Maternity Leave Contract with Potential for Permanent Opportunity

Burlington, Ontario | On-Site | Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable qualified who enjoys taking ownership of your work, solving problems, and being part of a team where people matter?

We are looking for a strong Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Shared Services team in Burlington. This is a full-time maternity leave contract with the potential to develop into a permanent opportunity.

This is not simply an invoice-processing role. You will support multiple businesses, including operations in the United States, and work in a multi-company, multi-currency environment. You will have responsibility for the day-to-day Accounts Payable function while also supporting related Accounts Receivable, intercompany and month-end activities.

Our organization places a strong emphasis on its people. We believe in developing employees, encouraging continuous improvement and giving capable people the opportunity to grow and contribute.

Responsibilities

- Process and verify all accounts payable transactions using various accounting software such as Workday, QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, UltiPro, ADP, Ceridian, Kronos, and HRIS systems.
- Ensure accurate data entry for invoice processing, account reconciliation, and payment scheduling.
- Manage accounts receivable activities to support cash flow management when needed.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies or payment issues promptly.
- Maintain organized records of all transactions, supporting documentation, and audit trails for compliance purposes.
- Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable and related financial analysis.
- Support bookkeeping tasks and contribute to process improvements within the finance department.

Requirements

- Proven experience working with accounting software such as Workday, QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, UltiPro, ADP, Ceridian, Kronos or similar platforms.
- Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail and accuracy in processing invoices and payments.
- Knowledge of accounts receivable processes alongside accounts payable functions is preferred.




- Familiarity with account reconciliation procedures and financial analysis skills.
- Basic understanding of human resources systems (HRIS) and payroll processes is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills for liaising with vendors and internal teams

What You will be Doing You will take ownership of a varied accounting workload, including:

· Managing Accounts Payable in a multi-company, multi-currency environment

· Matching vendor invoices to purchase orders, receiving documentation and supporting records

· Investigating and resolving invoice, pricing and quantity discrepancies

· Coding and posting vendor invoices accurately and on time

· Processing Visa and American Express statements at month-end

· Preparing vendor remittances, cheques and electronic payments for approval

· Reviewing Accounts Payable ledgers and following up on outstanding items

· Reconciling key vendor statements

· Supporting month-end by identifying and providing required accruals

· Processing daily Accounts Receivable receipts and bank deposits

· Completing intercompany billing

· Reviewing selected General Ledger accounts

· Working with vendors and internal departments to resolve issues efficiently

· Looking for better, smarter ways to improve the processes you work with every day

What Will Make You Successful

We are looking for someone who is accurate and organized, but who also sees beyond the transaction.

You are someone who:

· Takes ownership and follows issues through to resolution

· Can work independently without needing constant direction

· Communicates comfortably with vendors, colleagues and managers

· Notices discrepancies and investigates rather than simply passing them along

· Understands the importance of accuracy, deadlines and financial controls





· Is comfortable supporting more than one company or business unit

· Brings a customer-service mindset to both internal and external relationships

· Looks for opportunities to improve processes rather than simply accepting “the way we have always done it”

Your Background - Ideally, you will bring:

· A college diploma in business, accounting or a related field

· Approximately 5 years of experience in a similar Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable role

· Previous experience working with an ERP system

· Syspro experience would be an asset

· Intermediate Excel and Word skills

· Experience in a multi-company environment would be an advantage

· Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills

Why Join Us?

Along with a competitive compensation package, this opportunity includes:

· Compensation package - $62 to 67,500 based on experience

· Full-time Monday-to-Friday hours

· Benefits

· A stable, skilled working environment

· A company that genuinely values people and their development

· Exposure to multiple businesses and operations

· The opportunity to broaden your experience within a Shared Services environment

· The potential for this maternity leave contract to lead to a permanent opportunity

About the Work Environment

This position is based in our Burlington office and is an on-site role.

As part of Shared Services, you will work with and support several businesses rather than being dedicated to only one operating company. That makes the role particularly well suited to someone who enjoys variety, building relationships across an organization and understanding how different businesses operate.

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys responsibility, variety and being part of an organization that invests in its people, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us a little about what you are looking for in your next opportunity.

Pay: $62,000.00-$67,500.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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