Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job ID: R0147161 Date Posted: 2026-10-27 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. Profession (Job Category): Finance Job Schedule: Full time Work Arrangement: A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. The Accounts Payable Lead reports to the Director of Accounting within Finance. The incumbent is responsible for processing and supervising invoice processing, Payment Run, vendor management, Process Implementation and Improvement for Hitachi Rai Canada Inc Fixed Term
- 12 Months Ensure invoices are supported by approved documentation. Liaise with Treasury to correctly process hedged items in order to mitigate exposure to foreign currency movements. Assist Treasury with managing payments to meet company cash flow deliverables. Maintain optimal aging of Accounts Payable. Ensure effective communication with the Buyers and the Quality team to drive timely resolution of invoice processing delays in relation to inventory receipts, PO issues and vendor disputes. Manage, communicate and resolve all queries in a timely manner. Participate actively in clearing open items, advanced payments GL account, GRIR and other accounts during the month-end process. Complete monthly supplier statement reconciliations of specified key suppliers and any others that need to be done. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations on Accounts Payable related accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy and validity. Verify expense reports and make sure that it complies with company Travel Policy Process third party,



intercompany, expenses and other payments according to the payments schedule in a timely manner. Support changes to AP or payments process by actively changing daily routines. Implement changes in procedures and internal controls to enhance operational efficiency within Accounts Payable and payments. Assist with implementation of new technologies or process as needed. Work in cross-functional implementation teams if requested. Input vendor master data to support payments in SAP. Maintain vendor master data to support payments in SAP including cleansing the data at least annually and amending data when requested to do so. Run reports on vendor master data upon request. Help them make the necessary changes in their daily routines too (where possible). Support effective cross-training of area specific skills to everyone in P2P. Governance – ensure that all laws, company policies, departmental procedures are adhered to. Comply with financial internal controls. Participate in special projects at the request of management. Must have University degree with a specialization in Accounting and Accounts Payable At least 5-year experience in the Accounting computerized environment Experience with large accounting software (SAP preferred)



Excellent knowledge of excel, including advanced functions Organize workload to meet deadlines and work with little supervision Health, Dental and Vision plans
- 100% of premiums are company-paid Retirement Savings Plan with a company match Company paid holidays
- 3 weeks of vacation Company provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into recent possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. This posting relates to an existing vacancy. Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support. #

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