Accounts Payable Analyst

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, providing first-level support for payment inquiries while collaborating with various internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in financial and accounting principles, along with proficiency in essential software tools. With a focus on data-driven decision-making and compliance, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a reputable banking environment. If you are ready to advance your career in finance, this role is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in finance or accounting is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for payment inquiries and manage support tickets.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient problem-solving.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Accounting Principles

Customer Service

Bilingual (English, French, Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Our client, a Top 5 Bank in Canada, is looking to hire an Accounts Payable Analyst to their team for an initial 10 months of contract with a possibility of extension/conversion. This role is currently hybrid, 3 days a week in office in Toronto.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Provide first-level support for payment inquiries from bank employees in English, French, and Spanish, managing support tickets and ensuring timely resolution.
2. Conduct initial triage of inquiries and assign them to the appropriate team based on issue complexity and severity.
3. Collaborate with internal teams and payment departments to ensure efficient problem-solving and communication between business partners.
4. Monitor and redistribute operational reports to payment teams, ensuring accurate tracking of key metrics.
5. Prepare and analyze operational KPIs and insight reports, contributing to data-driven decision-making.
6. Maintain and update operating procedures to streamline processes and reduce support volume.
7. Ensure compliance with bank's risk management policies and procedures, actively supporting an inclusive and high-performance work environment.

Must Have Qualifications

1. 2-4 years financial and/or accounting experience required.
2. Previous expertise with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and any other related accounting software.
3. Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
4. Knowledge of procedures and regulations as related to accounting.

Nice to have Qualifications

1. Accounts payable is an asset.
2. Customer service experience.
3. Banking / FI experience.

If you are qualified and interested in discussing this role in more detail, please submit your resume to [e-mail].

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