Description

Accounts Payable Manager
Full-time, Permanent

Location: Hybrid –Mississauga, ON
Hours: Monday – Friday – 40 hr. work week
Salary: up to - $100K + 9% Bonus

Department: Finance
Reporting Manager: Controller

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

- Own and oversee the end-to-end accounts payable function, including invoice processing, approvals, payment runs, and month-end close activities in a high-volume environment.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Accounts Payable Specialists by setting explicit performance expectations, providing ongoing feedback, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and corporate credit card transactions.
- Design, implement, and maintain AP policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate risk and improve efficiency.
- Manage vendor relationships, resolve discrepancies, and negotiate payment terms as needed.
- Cross-train team members to eliminate single points of failure and ensure business continuity.
- Partner with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and IT teams to streamline workflows and enhance system integrations.
- Prepare and review weekly, monthly, and quarterly AP reporting, including aging analyses and cash flow support.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including AP automation, ERP enhancements, and process optimization.




- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to audit inquiries.

Skills Required

- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.

- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.

- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

- Ability to prioritize competing demands and consistently meet deadlines.

- Proactive problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, evolving environments.

- Confident decision-maker with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

- Strong interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset.

- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.

Qualifications

- Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, and general accounting principles.

- Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.

- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

- Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) or similar certification is an asset.

Experience Requirements

- 5+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience, including 2+ years in a people management role.

- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.

- Experience with AP automation platforms (e.g., SAP Concur, Scotiabank CentreSuite).

Education Requirements

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.

📌 Accounts Payable Manager (Mississauga)
🏢 Beyond Bilingual
📍 Mississauga