Accounts Payable Coordinator

Pact; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PACT (Pearson Accelerator Construction Team) is delivering Accelerator, a major infrastructure program at Pearson LIFT. The Accounts Payable Coordinator joins a fast-paced finance team supporting high-volume invoicing and evolving workflows as we transition to Oracle ERP.

The role initially handles manual AP processing, then contributes to process improvements and broader accounting responsibilities over time within a large-scale project environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of accounts payable experience, ideally within construction or project-based environments
• Basic understanding of accounting principles with a strong interest in growing into an accounting role
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments with evolving processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage manual review processes effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems; effective cross-team communication

Responsibilities

• Process and review high volumes of invoices, ensuring accuracy, coding, and compliance
• Perform detailed manual validation of invoices, resolving discrepancies and missing information
• Liaise with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to address payment and invoice issues
• Support ongoing financial operations currently managed within an existing system environment
• Work closely with the payables team to understand and execute current processes and controls
• Assist with month-end activities including reconciliations and accrual support
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with project and audit requirements
• Identify inefficiencies in manual processes and recommend improvements
• Support the transition to Oracle ERP, including process documentation, testing, and data validation
• Assist in implementing standardized workflows as systems evolve
• Provide general support to the finance team as needed

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

ERP exposure

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

PACT (Pearson Accelerator Construction Team) is a General Partnership of Alberici, Amico, Kenaidan, and Obayashi, supported by design partners Egis, Mott MacDonald, and Weston Williamson + Partners. Together, we are delivering Accelerator, a major program of Pearson LIFT (Long-term Investment in Facilities and Terminals), Toronto Pearson's infrastructure development plan. This multi-year program is designed to address immediate passenger growth demands while preparing Canada’s largest airport for the future of air travel—including critical upgrades to airfield and infrastructure, greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, modernization of Terminals 1 and 3, and the creation of a world-class passenger experience.

The Accounts Payable Coordinator will join a fast-paced and evolving finance team supporting a large-scale infrastructure program. This role goes beyond traditional accounts payable processing and offers hands‑on exposure to both existing financial workflows and the implementation of new systems.

The successful candidate will initially support a high-volume, manual accounts payable process while working closely with the current team to understand existing workflows. As systems evolve, this individual will play a key role in supporting the transition to Oracle, contributing to process improvements and system implementation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand into broader accounting responsibilities over time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process and review high volumes of invoices, ensuring accuracy, coding, and compliance
• Perform detailed manual validation of invoices, resolving discrepancies and missing information
• Liaise with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to address payment and invoice issues
• Support ongoing financial operations currently managed within an existing system environment
• Work closely with the payables team to understand and execute current processes and controls
• Assist with month‑end activities including reconciliations and accrual support
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with project and audit requirements
• Identify inefficiencies in manual processes and recommend improvements
• Support the transition to Oracle ERP, including process documentation, testing, and data validation
• Assist in implementing standardized workflows as systems evolve
• Provide general support to the finance team as needed

DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 2–5+ years of accounts payable experience, ideally within construction or project-based environments
• Basic understanding of accounting principles with a strong interest in growing into an accounting role
• Experience working in high-volume, fast‑paced environments with evolving processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage manual review processes effectively
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle or ERP implementation exposure is an asset, not required)
• Ability to think critically and problem‑solve rather than simply follow a fixed process
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred