Accounts Payable Specialist – 12-Month Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage)
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
- Strong organization, prioritization and time management, with close attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word and Outlook); knowledge of Infor is an asset

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

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

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.

#ACC1

📌 Accounts Payable Specialist - 12-Month Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage) (Maple)
🏢 Elby Professional Recruitment
📍 Maple