Accounts Payable Associate

Recruitment Partners Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Partners Inc. is seeking an Accounting Associate to provide centralized accounting support for Canadian and U.S. operations, focusing on accounts payable and month-end close.

The role requires accuracy, organization, and the ability to work across multiple entities and currencies. You will perform reconciliations, reporting, vendor/customer set-ups, and contribute to process improvements while collaborating with Finance, Operations, Sales, vendors, and customers.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of accounting experience, including AP responsibilities.
• Experience with invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and month-end activities.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and general ledger processes.
• Experience across multiple entities and currencies is a plus.
• Pursuing accounting designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process high volume vendor invoices and coordinate payments in accordance with procedures.
• Monitor and maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Perform vendor, customer, and general ledger reconciliations with supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and schedules.
• Process vendor and customer account setups with required approvals.
• Support accounting activities across multiple entities and currencies.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Sales, vendors, and customers to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and system effectiveness.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-entity / multi-currency

ERP familiarity

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking an Accounting Associate to provide centralized accounting support for their Canadian and U.S. operations. This role is primarily focused on Accounts while supporting reconciliations, month-end close activities, reporting, vendor and customer setup, and ongoing process improvements. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working across multiple entities, currencies, and operational teams.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

• Process high volume vendor invoices and coordinate payments in accordance with established procedures and controls
• Monitor and maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records
• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies in a timely manner
• Perform vendor, customer, and general ledger reconciliations while maintaining supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and supporting schedules
• Process vendor and customer account setups while ensuring supporting documentation and approvals are complete
• Support accounting activities across multiple entities and currencies
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Sales, vendors, and customers to resolve accounting-related issues
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and system effectiveness

Your strengths include:

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, including Accounts Payable responsibilities
• Experience with invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and month-end activities
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, accrual accounting, and general ledger processes
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central considered an asset
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience supporting multiple entities, currencies, or U.S.-based operations considered an asset
• Progress toward an accounting designation considered an asset