Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Specialist

Clairvest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in Toronto is seeking an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their Finance Team. The individual will manage AP/AR functions, invoice generation, and financial reconciliations while ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of experience in a full-cycle AP/AR role, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. This role requires in-person presence in the office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a full-cycle AP/AR role.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and employee expense reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate and issue invoices to portfolio companies.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities.

Skills

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Specialist

Clairvest is a highly reputable mid-market Private Equity firm with >$4Bn of assets and ~50 employees. We are seeking a Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance Team. The Finance department is a combination of a fast-paced, detail-oriented, and collaborative environment. This individual will work closely with all members of the Finance Team specifically our Senior Corporate Accountant and Director of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

The individual will be responsible for the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions as well as reconciling various bank and investment accounts on a monthly basis.

Accounts Payable

• Process invoices and employee expense reports
• Ensure timely and accurate payments via EFT, wire, or cheque.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and issue invoices to portfolio companies and third parties.
• Prepare invoices to portfolio companies for advisory fees and expense recoveries
• Monitor receivables aging and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Apply incoming payments and reconcile AR ledger.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and reporting.

General Accounting Support

• Prepare monthly bank and investment account reconciliations
• Monitor bank account activities and generate daily account reports
• Organize and manage accounting records
• Assist with month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Support audits and provide documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with investment and operations teams on ad hoc financial tasks.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a full-cycle AP/AR role
• Multitasker with ability to meet timelines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Team-oriented; demonstrates a commitment to shared success
• Advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel

Please note, our team works in person in the office at Yonge & St. Clair.