Accounts Payable Lead

Hitachi Rail Limited; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Retirement Savings Plan with company 1

3 weeks of vacation

Life and accident Insurance

Flextime and development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead in Toronto, Ontario. The role oversees invoice processing, vendor management, and payment runs within a hybrid work model.

The candidate will lead month‑end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintain data integrity in SAP. Ideal candidates bring a university degree in Accounting with AP specialization and at least five years of accounting experience, plus strong Excel skills and the ability to work under pressure to

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting with Accounts Payable specialization.
• At least 5 years of experience in an accounting computerized environment.
• Experience with SAP is preferred; strong Excel skills.
• Ability to organize workloads and meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process and supervise invoice processing and payment runs.
• Maintain vendor master data and ensure accuracy in SAP.
• Collaborate with Treasury to manage hedged items and cash flow.
• Prepare month‑end reconciliations and accruals for Accounts Payable.
• Ensure compliance with Travel Policy and internal controls.

Skills

Strong communication

Organize workload

Work under pressure

Deadline driven

Education

University degree in Accounting & Accounts Payable

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID

R0147161

Date Posted

2026-10-27

Company Name

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Profession (Job Category)

Finance

Job Schedule

Full time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Lead reports to the Director of Accounting within Finance.

The incumbent is responsible for processing and supervising invoice processing, Payment Run, vendor management, Process Implementation and Improvement for Hitachi Rai Canada Inc

Key Accountabilities

• Process third party vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure invoices are supported by approved documentation.
• Liaise with Treasury to correctly process hedged items in order to mitigate exposure to foreign currency movements.
• Assist Treasury with managing payments to meet company cash flow deliverables.
• Maintain optimal aging of Accounts Payable.
• Ensure effective communication with the Buyers and the Quality team to drive timely resolution of invoice processing delays in relation to inventory receipts, PO issues and vendor disputes.
• Manage, communicate and resolve all queries in a timely manner.
• Participate actively in clearing open items, advanced payments GL account, GRIR and other accounts during the month‑end process.
• Complete monthly supplier statement reconciliations of specified key suppliers and any others that need to be done.
• Prepare month‑end journal entries and ensure completeness of accruals.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations on Accounts Payable related accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy and validity.
• Verify expense reports and make sure that it complies with company Travel Policy
• Process third party, intercompany, expenses and other payments according to the payments schedule in a timely manner.
• Support changes to AP or payments process by actively changing daily routines.
• Suggest improvements to AP or payments process regularly.
• Implement changes in procedures and internal controls to enhance operational efficiency within Accounts Payable and payments.
• Assist with implementation of new technologies or process as needed.
• Work in cross‑functional implementation teams if requested.
• Input vendor master data to support payments in SAP
• Maintain vendor master data to support payments in SAP including cleansing the data at least annually and amending data when requested to do so. This reduces issues with payment runs.
• Run reports on vendor master data upon request.
• Communicate with other stakeholders in business regarding process changes so that they understand the impact. Help them make the necessary changes in their daily routines too (where possible).
• Be proactive and accepting of change to the process or in the department.
• Frequently promote the changes as a positive experience to all stakeholders.
• Support effective cross‑training of area specific skills to everyone in P2P.
• Governance – ensure that all laws, company policies, departmental procedures are adhered to. Comply with financial internal controls.
• Documentation - Ensure process maps and procedures are up to date and available for all AP and Payment processes.
• Ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Participate in special projects at the request of management. Other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

• Must have University degree with a specialization in Accounting and Accounts Payable
• At least 5-year experience in the Accounting computerized environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large accounting software (SAP preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of excel, including advanced functions
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Organize workload to meet deadlines and work with little supervision
• Must be able to work under pressure of deadlines

Total Compensation Range

Total Compensation Range (Base Salary + Annual Incentive plan) : 68,583 - 102,875

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company‑paid
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation
• Company provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD
• Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities

Details

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.