Accounts Payable Associate

Array Marketing; Toronto; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in retail display is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to support their Finance team. This mostly remote role involves processing invoices, managing vendor inquiries, and assisting in reconciliations. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounts payable experience, a diploma in Finance or Accounting, and is motivated to grow within a supportive organization that values internal mobility.

Benefits

Remote flexibility

Opportunities for career development

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable, ideally in larger companies.
• Proficient in Sage or similar accounting software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Assist in processing monthly A/P reconciliations.
• Respond to and resolve all internal and external AP inquiries.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Process-driven

Collaborative

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

For over 40 years, Array Marketing has been a global leader in the retail display and in-store merchandising services industry. Global brands like Estée Lauder, Sephora, L’Oreal and Samsung to name a few, rely on our team of more than 2,000 employees around the world, to create great retail experiences by bringing their visions to life. We are committed to building on more than four decades of strength, deep industry knowledge and design innovation to accelerate our growth and serve our customers even better than before. As we continue to expand around the world, we are looking for critical thinkers who are data-driven, have a strong work ethic and care about best practices and customer outcomes to help us carry out our vision. Join Array to make a mark on our business and grow your career.

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Who we need

We are seeking a talented Accounts Payable Associate to join our dynamic Finance team. Reporting to the Accounts Receivables and Payables Head, you will primarily focus on processing accounts payable in our system, ensuring all vendor inquiries and issues are addressed rapidly. You will immediately expand your skills working on invoices from across North America. You will work as part of a collaborative and goal-oriented team contributing to the financial stability and success of the company. This is a mostly remote role, with occasional office visits approximately once a month.

Who you are

You are an accounts payable professional with 3+ years of experience, ideally within larger companies or teams. You are detail-oriented, process-driven, and thrive in a remote work environment. You enjoy collaborating with internal teams, communicating effectively with vendors, and supporting the broader finance function. You have a diploma in Accounting or Finance and are motivated to grow your career in a supportive organization that promotes internal mobility.

What’s in it for you

Remote flexibility: Enjoy a mostly remote role while maintaining occasional in-office collaboration.

Career development: Array Marketing prioritizes internal mobility, offering opportunities to advance within Finance or explore other departments, including Commercial or Operations.

Exposure to financial processes: Gain hands-on experience with Sage and Industrious platforms, and develop a strong understanding of accounts payable processes.

Collaborative environment: Work with a skilled AP team and a manager who supports professional growth and learning opportunities.

In this role, you will

• Process accounts payable invoices. You will input, match, and post accounts payable invoices in Sage, collaborating closely with the internal procurement team to ensure timely processing. You will also liaise with vendors to facilitate prompt payments and address any inquiries.
• Assist. You will help process monthly A/P reconciliations and review vendor reconciliations and unposted invoices.
• Communicate. You will respond to and resolve all internal and external AP inquiries. Liaise with other departments to ensure accurate and timely payments are within cash flow restraints.
• Report. You will provide weekly Accounts Payable aging reports and status on long-outstanding items.
• Backup support. You will occasionally assist with cash disbursement tasks under the guidance of the AP specialist.

What you bring

• The education and experience. You have a degree or diploma in Finance or Accounting and 3+ years of experience in accounts payable. Experience with Sage or similar accounting software is required. You have exposure to building financial models, analyzing data, and generating insights based on current and forecasted business operations.
• The technical and business skills. You are highly proficient with Excel and PowerPoint. You can establish priorities and work towards achieving goals with minimal oversight. You are analytical, and you have well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• The drive. You are self-motivated and process-oriented, continuously seeking opportunities to improve or optimize procedures. You work independently with accuracy, and are eager to apply new knowledge while cross-training and supporting team needs.
• The interpersonal skills. You have exceptional written and verbal skills. You are highly collaborative and excel at partnering with vendors and cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization.