Accounts Payable Analyst

Transdev Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Paid holidays and vacation

Insurance coverage

Career advancement opportunities

Positive social impact

Job summary

Transdev Canada is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to support western Canada payment operations, cash management and vendor governance. The role is on-site with hybrid remote options and occasional travel to Calgary and BC Interior.

You will oversee payments, cash forecasting, reconciliations, and AP controls, collaborating with site teams and procurement to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payments across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years in accounts payable, treasury support, or financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, controls, and vendor management.
• ERP system experience (JD Edwards, MS Dynamics, SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily cash management and payment execution.
• Forecast cash requirements and assist with treasury reporting.
• Ensure payments comply with policies and approvals.
• Maintain vendor master data and manage inquiries.
• Assist with month-end AP activities and reporting.
• Support audits and process improvements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Treasury operations

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

JD Edwards

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Transdev Canada is hiring an Accounts Payable Analyst!

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization's western Canada payment operations, cash management activities, vendor management processes, and accounts payable governance framework. This role serves as a subject matter expert for payment processes and controls, corporate banking procedures such as ACH and EFT, and account reconciliation. This role partners with local site teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payment execution.

The Accounts Payable Analyst provides oversight of payment activities, cash forecasting support, vendor escalations, corporate credit card administration, and site-level accounts payable support. This position plays a critical role in maintaining strong internal controls, optimizing working capital, supporting treasury objectives, and driving continuous process improvement across the procure-to-pay lifecycle. The office style for this role is on site with the opportunity to work remotely, it may also include frequent travel to on site locations across in the BC Interior and Calgary.

Your role:

Treasury Support & Cash Management

• Day to day Treasury functions to support daily cash management activities and payment execution.
• Assist with payment forecasting by analyzing upcoming payment obligations and anticipated cash requirements.
• Support weekly and monthly cash flow reporting and forecasting processes.
• Coordinate payment timing and prioritization to align with treasury and working capital objectives.
• Monitor payment activity and identify opportunities to improve cash utilization and payment efficiency.

Payment Governance & Controls

• Ensure all payments are processed in accordance with company policies, delegated authorities, and internal control requirements.
• Maintain oversight of payment governance procedures for electronic payments, wire transfers, EFTs, ACH transactions, and cheque disbursements.
• Review and validate high-risk or exception payment requests.
• Support audit requests and provide documentation related to payment controls and compliance requirements.
• Identify control gaps and recommend process improvements to mitigate risk and strengthen governance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and business stakeholders.
• Partner with Procurement to support vendor onboarding, maintenance, and compliance requirements.
• Review vendor payment issues and collaborate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure vendor master data is accurate and maintained according to company standards.
• Assist in the evaluation and implementation of process improvements across the procure-to-pay cycle.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex vendor inquiries and payment disputes.
• Investigate and resolve aged payables, account reconciliation discrepancies, and service-related concerns.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Escalate significant risks and payment concerns to leadership when appropriate.

Payment Processing Oversight

• Support the timely and accurate processing of payments through multiple payment methods.
• Review cheque requests and exception payments to ensure appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are obtained.
• Monitor payment schedules and ensure compliance with contractual payment terms.
• Assist in month-end activities related to accounts payable and payment reporting.

Corporate Credit Card Administration

• Administer corporate credit card programs and expense management processes.
• Review and monitor employee credit card expenditures for policy compliance.
• Investigate and resolve credit card discrepancies and exceptions.
• Support cardholder onboarding, training, and policy adherence.

Site Accounts Payable Support

• Provide guidance and support to site-based personnel on accounts payable policies and procedures.
• Assist operational teams with invoice processing, vendor inquiries, and payment-related concerns.
• Deliver training and support for AP systems and processes.
• Serve as a key resource for troubleshooting AP-related issues across business locations.
• Prepare and analyze accounts payable, payment, and vendor management reports.
• Identify trends, process bottlenecks, and opportunities for increased efficiency and automation.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and process enhancement initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert for accounts payable processes, controls, and payment systems.

The perks:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes paid holidays, vacation, and insurance.
• Hybrid working environment once training period is complete
• Career advancement opportunities due to a strong presence across North America.
• The ability to have a positive social impact by operating sustainable mobility solutions.
• Join a Group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable, treasury support, or financial operations experience.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, payment controls, treasury operations, cash forecasting, and vendor management. Acquisition integration experience in these subjects considered a strong asset.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining compliance and internal controls.
• Experience supporting audits and implementing process improvements is considered an asset.
• Calgary (downtown) minimum 3 days per week with 2 work-from-home days

Join an International Group strongly rooted in the communities.

Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

Because we are people serving people, our 100,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. It is by taking care of them that we empower people to move forward.

In March 2023, Transdev Canada expanded its reach in western Canada by acquiring First Transit. By joining forces, Transdev Canada is now the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada.