Accounts Payable Accountant

Shift4 Europe (formerly Finaro); Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accounting policies, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and handling various financial tasks. This full-time position requires strong analytical and organizational skills, along with advanced proficiency in Excel. The role is based in Toronto, involving collaboration with multiple departments to enhance payment workflows.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting is required.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP are essential.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are critical for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process invoices promptly.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to accounts payable transactions.
• Monitor expense reporting and ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organization

Problem-solving skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Google Suite apps (Sheets, Docs, Drive)

Job description

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR)is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world.As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually forhundreds ofthousands of businesses in virtuallyevery industry. For more information, visitwww.shift4.com .

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining accounting policies and procedures that promote efficiency while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal controls. The ideal candidate will assist the Accounts Payable Manager and team in month-end close processes, maintain the accuracy of the general ledger, and handle cash/credit card reconciliations, payment processing, and reporting. Additionally, this role will oversee corporate credit card activity, payment runs, and ad hoc financial tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and process invoices promptly
• Maintain vendor relationships, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with payment terms
• Oversee payment cycles, including check runs, wire transfers, and ACH payments
• Reconcile bank statements to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and post journal entries related to accounts payable transactions
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities
• Prepare and record accrual entries for financial reporting
• Analyze account balances to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Monitor expense reporting and adherence to company policies
• Verify outstanding balances and resolve discrepancies
• Identify automation and efficiency opportunities within the accounts payable process
• Cross-Functional Collaboration working with procurement, finance, and other departments to enhance payment workflows

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Experience with Google Suite apps (Sheets, Docs, Drive)
• Strong analytical skills to maintain accuracy in financial data
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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