Accounts Payable Associate

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist (Process Improvement) to join our Finance team in Cambridge, Ontario. This temporary 6-month contract offers a Monday–Friday day shift with in-office work the entire duration.

The role requires 1–2 years of AP experience, strong SAP skills, and proficiency with Excel and Outlook. You’ll support PO/Goods Receipt processes, EDI invoicing, and drive process improvements within the accounts payable workflow.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience, including invoice processing and payment documentation.
• Must have strong SAP experience.
• Working-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with PO matching, three-way matching, or Goods Receipt processes.
• Familiarity with EDI invoicing and vendor portals.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve PO-related errors and standardize troubleshooting.
• Follow up on Goods Receipts and escalate outstanding items with internal teams.
• Review legacy invoices not processed through ZFIINVT and perform root-cause analyses.
• Support standardization and automation of manual AP processes.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status.
• Develop vendor training materials and step-by-step guides for AP inquiries.
• Monitor EDI invoicing and vendor web invoicing to identify discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Excel

Outlook

Freshdesk

Job description

We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we’re here to make it a whole lot easier for you. We’re seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist (Process Improvement) to join the Finance team at a leading global automotive manufacturer in Cambridge, Ontario. This opportunity could be the one you’ve been looking for.

• $20.00 – $24.00 per hour
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Assignment Duration: Temporary 6-Month Contract (with potential 3-month extension)
• Work Arrangement: In-office (Cambridge, ON)

Why you should apply to be an Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Gain high-profile experience with a globally recognized leader in the automotive manufacturing sector.
• Predictable, full-time day shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Potential contract extension (initial 6 months with a possible 3-month extension).
• Broaden your technical capabilities with ERP systems (SAP), EDI invoicing, discrepancy resolution, and process automation.
• Collaborative Finance team environment dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation.

What’s a typical day as an Accounts Payable Specialist? You’ll be:

• Investigating and resolving purchase order-related errors and standardizing troubleshooting procedures.
• Following up on Goods Receipts (GR) and escalating outstanding items with internal shops and engineers.
• Reviewing and resolving legacy invoices not processed through ZFIINVT by conducting detailed transaction reviews and root-cause analyses.
• Supporting the standardization and automation of manual AP processes (TEMA non-PO, TMC M&E, MSE freight, customs, VEVA, and logistics).
• Investigating and responding to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status, helping reduce the Freshdesk backlog.
• Developing vendor training materials, step-by-step guides, and recorded walkthroughs for common AP inquiries.
• Monitoring EDI invoicing and indirect vendor web-invoicing to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Providing ad hoc project support across RFP/RFI activities, the TM Expense Report system, and GRIR account cleanup.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have 1–2 years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience, including invoice processing and payment documentation.
• Must have strong SAP experience
• Have working-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Bring experience or familiarity with:
• PO matching, three-way matching, or Goods Receipt processes
• Non-PO invoices and vendor account reconciliations
• EDI invoicing, vendor web portals, or ticketing systems (e.g., Freshdesk)
• Process documentation, training guide development, or invoice automation initiatives
• Exhibit strong analytical, discrepancy-investigation, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can collaborate effectively with vendors, engineers, and internal departments.
• Are available to work on-site in Cambridge, ON.