Accounts Payable Clerk - Contract

Elby Professional Recruitment; Aurora; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is seeking a driven Accounts Payable Clerk to join a finance team on a 3-month contract with potential for permanent hire. The role is part-time (5-6 hrs/day) and remote, handling invoice processing, PO approvals, and vendor reconciliations.

Qualifications include 3+ years in accounting/AP, familiarity with CAD & USD currencies, and strong Excel skills. Experience with Prophet 21 is a plus; a related Accounting/Finance degree is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting/AP experience involving entering invoices.
• Knowledge of freight and tax requirements.
• Experience with CAD & USD currencies.
• Experience with Prophet 21 (P21) is an asset.
• Accounting/Finance degree is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process all invoices and expenditures, including purchase orders, freight, and overhead expenses.
• Ensure purchase orders and invoices are properly reviewed and approved prior to processing.
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, reports, and receipts in accordance with company policies.
• Compile supporting invoices and remittance documentation for payment processing.
• Complete credit card reconciliations and process expense reports.
• Process and review shipping, freight, duty, and tariff invoices.
• Monitor the Accounts Payable Aging Report and follow up on outstanding items.
• Verify vendor accounts and investigate and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Communicate with internal departments, including Purchasing and Warehouse, to resolve invoice and shipping discrepancies.
• Provide general administrative and office support as required.

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Prophet 21 (P21)

Job description

Our client is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team on a 3-month contract with a possibility of going perm! Responsibilities include invoice processing, PO approvals, credit card reconciliations, expense reports, AP aging, and vendor reconciliations. This is a part time (5-6 hrs/day with flexibility), remote position.

Responsibilities

• Process all invoices and expenditures, including purchase orders, freight, and overhead expenses.
• Ensure purchase orders and invoices are properly reviewed and approved prior to processing.
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, reports, and receipts in accordance with company policies.
• Compile supporting invoices and remittance documentation for payment processing.
• Complete credit card reconciliations and process expense reports.
• Process and review shipping, freight, duty, and tariff invoices.
• Monitor the Accounts Payable Aging Report and follow up on outstanding items.
• Verify vendor accounts and investigate and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Communicate with internal departments, including Purchasing and Warehouse, to resolve invoice and shipping discrepancies.
• Provide general administrative and office support as required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting/AP experience involving entering invoices.
• Knowledge of freight and tax requirements.
• Experience with CAD & USD currencies.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills; Prophet 21 (P21) is an asset.
• Accounting/Finance degree is an asset.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted. Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience. #ACC1