Location: Vaughan, Ontario Employment type: 12-month contract, full-time (maternity leave coverage) Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 per year Hours: 8am - 5pm, work is onsite

About the Opportunity

Our client, an established, growing distributor with multiple branches, is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to cover a 12-month maternity leave. You will keep a high-volume AP function running accurately and on time, work closely with internal teams and build strong vendor relationships by paying within terms and discount windows.

What You'll Do

- Process and match vendor invoices, confirming prices and quantities against purchase orders
- Prepare and process weekly cheque runs and EFT payments, making sure payment terms are met
- Reconcile monthly vendor statements and related transactions
- Maintain vendor files and accurate documentation for internal and external requirements
- Review and investigate older purchase orders each month




- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies before due dates
- Work closely with other departments to obtain invoice approvals and clear outstanding AP issues
- Respond to and resolve vendor inquiries promptly

What You Bring

- 3-5 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience, including high-volume transaction processing
- Post-secondary education in a related field and/or a certificate in accounting or bookkeeping
- Strong understanding of AP processes, policies and procedures
- Excellent problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills
- Solid organization, prioritization and time management, with close attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word and Outlook); knowledge of Infor is an asset

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

📌 Accounts Payable Specialist (Canada)
🏢 Elby Professional Recruitment
📍 Canada