Accounts Payable Coordinator

CPA Ontaro; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting organization in Canada is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Coordinator to support their Finance team. The role involves processing payments, managing invoices, and maintaining financial accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration or Accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Join a collaborative and inclusive workplace with a strong emphasis on professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Ongoing learning and career growth

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years progressive work experience in Accounts Payable.
• Proficient with accounting principles and procedures and accounting systems.
• Digitally fluent in Microsoft Office products and advanced Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process payment requests, including direct deposits, wire transfers, and online payments.
• Enter, code, and validate employee expense reports and invoices.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure timely payment processing.

Skills

Attention to accuracy and detail

Strong communication skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Microsoft Office

Job description

Utilize Your Passion for Accounting

By Joining Our High Performing Finance Team

CPA Ontario is currently in search of an Accounts Payable Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting the Finance team by processing payment requests and coordinating Accounts Payable activities. The Accounts Payable Coordinator also plays a part in safeguarding the organization’s financial health.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing direct deposits (EFTs), wire transfers and online payments accurately and promptly.
• Entering, coding, and validating employee expense reports, invoices, cheque requisitions, and corporate credit card statements.
• Monitoring the backlog of outstanding invoices and payment requests ensuring timely payment processing.
• Following up on invoice discrepancies and responding to internal and external inquiries related to accounts payable matters.
• Verifying documentation and approvals while ensuring adherence to company policies and practices and regular use of financial controls to reduce errors and ensure compliance.
• Facilitating ad hoc requests and supporting other accounting functions as needed.

Who You Are

• A post-secondary graduate with a degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting with a minimum of 3 years progressive work experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experienced with accounting principles and procedures and proficient with accounting systems and database applications. Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is an asset.
• Digitally fluent in Microsoft Office products including Word, SharePoint and Teams and advanced level knowledge of Excel including formulas, functions, charts / graphs, pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Very analytical with a high level of attention to accuracy and detail with a proven ability to problem-solve.
• A skilled professional with a high degree of sensitivity and professionalism with respect to the management of confidential information.
• A strong communicator (verbally and written) with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• A well-rounded administrator with excellent organization and multi-tasking skills, able to work well under pressure, in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, deadline-oriented environment with competing deadlines.
• Committed to safeguarding the organization and preventing fraud, while operating with a strong sense of integrity and responsibility.

What We Offer

A fast-paced environment. Collaboration, innovation and passionate professionals are at our core. We relentlessly pursue what’s next to unlock the full potential of you and us together.

Hybrid work environment. As part of our Hybrid work culture, we include a portion of remote work within an overall approach that places a high value on in-office teamwork and collaboration.

Diversity and inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent to protect the public, advance the profession and enable CPAs to lead business and society forward.

Ongoing learning and career growth. We want your career to skyrocket. We support career advancement and professional development opportunities with learning investments to promote your future growth. Thrive with us.

Focus on your well-being. With industry leading benefits and wellness programs, including a healthy lifestyle allowance, mental health resources and more, we’re committed to your well-being.

Who We Are

We protect the public. We advance the profession. We enable CPAs to lead business and society forward. We ensure that our 103,000 members and 18,000 students meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise. We help them stay ahead of global market trends and abreast of regulatory change. CPAs represent a globally recognized, premium designation. Our Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations in all industries for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, management skills and leadership. We believe that success happens when both business and society benefit. For information on the profession visit: cpaontario.ca.