Accounts Payable Accountant

McCarthy Tétrault; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a hybrid work environment, where you will be responsible for processing invoices, resolving vendor inquiries, and supporting financial operations. The firm prides itself on its commitment to professional excellence and inclusion, providing outstanding benefits from day one, including wellness reimbursements and generous time off. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong problem-solving skills, and are eager to grow in your finance career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Insurance premiums paid by the firm

Wellness reimbursements

Technology reimbursements

Paid overtime

Generous time off

Day off to volunteer

Day off for your birthday

Professional development opportunities

Strong community involvement

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and V-Lookup.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices with high accuracy and resolving vendor inquiries.
• Assisting with preparation of payment schedules and month-end processes.

Skills

Accounting experience

Finance experience

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Coupa

Business Intelligence tools (e.g., SQL)

Job description

Join to apply for the Accounts Payable Accountant role at McCarthy Tétrault.

At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership, and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

This position can be based out of Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Processing invoices with high accuracy, ensuring correct amount, currency, expense code, and billing entity.
• Resolving vendor and business inquiries within standard deadlines.
• Assisting with the preparation of weekly payment schedules.
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes.
• Addressing inquiries related to the P2P platform from end users.
• Creating cheque schedules for invoice payments.
• Sending files for posted and approved electronic payments, including wire transfers and EFTs.
• Ensuring timely payments according to specified deadlines.
• Participating in special projects as needed.
• Reconciling various vendor accounts.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting or finance experience and a related undergraduate degree.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, H-Lookup, V-Lookup.
• High accuracy, strong problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, and well organized.
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, ownership, accountability, and willingness to learn.
• Experience with Coupa and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., SQL) is an asset.

Benefits:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the firm, wellness, and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime, and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• Professional development and growth opportunities supported by a culture that encourages feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• A collaborative culture connecting lawyers and business teams.

How to Apply:

External candidates are encouraged to apply online. Internal applicants should apply through our internal careers portal on Espresso.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only selected candidates will be contacted. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. Please notify us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.