Accounts Payable Analyst

NFI Group Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare

RRSP

Life Insurance

PTO

Training & Development

Employee Discounts

EAP Counseling

Job summary

NFI Group Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The role oversees complex AP operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across the end-to-end procure‑to‑pay cycle.

You will collaborate with procurement, finance, and operations to optimize processes, implement AP automation, and report key metrics to leadership. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in AP, advanced Excel skills, and strong attention to detail, enabling effective governance and cost savings.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procure‑to‑pay processes.
• Experience with AP automation or invoice processing systems preferred.
• Experience with large invoice volumes or multi‑entity organizations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve complex invoice discrepancies, vendor disputes, and payment-related issues.
• Oversee and review the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoice processing, approvals, payment execution, and other transactions comply with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Reconcile vendor accounts, resolve aged balances and discrepancies while maintaining vendor master data and payment controls to prevent fraud and duplicate payments.
• Analyze AP data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and uncover opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Partner with procurement and operations to streamline procure-to-pay workflows and lead initiatives related to AP automation, system implementations, and process optimization.
• Prepare and present AP metrics, reports, and financial insights to finance leadership.
• Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Mentor and provide guidance to AP Administrators while assisting in the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of AP policies, procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Accounts Payable

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Procure-to-Pay

AP automation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy‑duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double‑deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low‑floor cutaway and medium‑duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero‑emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for overseeing complex accounts payable operations while ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of vendor payment processes. This role serves as the subject matter expert for AP systems and procedures, providing analytical insights, driving process improvements, and offering guidance to team members. Working collaboratively with procurement, finance, and operations teams, the Accounts Payable Analyst helps strengthen internal controls, enhance operational effectiveness, and optimize the end‑to‑end procure‑to‑pay cycle.

What You Will Do

• Analyze and resolve complex invoice discrepancies, vendor disputes, and payment‑related issues
• Oversee and review the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoice processing, approvals, payment execution, and other transactions comply with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• Reconcile vendor accounts, resolve aged balances and discrepancies while maintaining vendor master data and payment controls to prevent fraud and duplicate payments
• Analyze AP data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and uncover opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Partner with procurement and operations to streamline procure‑to‑pay workflows and lead initiatives related to AP automation, system implementations, and process optimization
• Prepare and present AP metrics, reports, and financial insights to finance leadership
• Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation and responding to audit requests
• Mentor and provide guidance to AP Administrators while assisting in the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of AP policies, procedures, and best practices

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in Accounts Payable
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including data analysis and reporting
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procure‑to‑pay processes. Strong communications skills & change management skills
• Experience with AP automation or invoice processing systems preferred
• Experience with large invoice volumes or multi‑entity organizations
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• RPP - Group RRSP
• Group Life - AD&DD - Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Training & Development
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling