Accounts Payable Specialist

Talentify; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Calgary is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments. This role requires a minimum of three years of experience in full-cycle accounts payable, along with proficiency in accounting principles and tools such as Excel. Interested candidates should possess strong communication skills and a positive, solution-oriented attitude.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in full cycle accounts payable.
• Proficiency in accounting principles and Canadian tax regulations.
• Ability to manage high volumes and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor statements and communication regarding payments.
• Verify and code invoices for accurate financial records.
• Handle inquiries from vendors about payment statuses.

Skills

Accounting principles

Vendor management

MS Office

Excel

Account reconciliation

Customer service

Education

College diploma in accounting, finance, or business

Tools

ERP systems (JDE, Visual, IFS)

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely and accurate payment processing. You will be responsible for reviewing vendor statements, verifying and coding invoices, and maintaining precise financial records.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor statements and determine invoice status, communicating payment details internally or with external vendors.
• Verify and code invoices, ensuring accuracy of entries, postings, and required signature approvals.
• Perform 3-way invoice match for purchase order invoice processing.
• Respond to phone calls and emails from vendors or other departments regarding the payment status of invoices.
• Review incoming vendor statements to ensure all outstanding invoices are entered and paid, and request missing invoices as necessary.
• Investigate payment problems while adhering to corporate Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
• File and maintain financial information, files, and records in an orderly manner.
• Effectively manage an Accounts Payable shared email mailbox.

Essential Skills

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in full cycle Accounts Payable capacity, including understanding of accounting principles and Canadian tax regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel (including v-lookups and pivot tables), and experience with ERP systems such as JDE, Visual, or IFS.
• Ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A college diploma in accounting, finance, or business is preferred.
• Experience with JDE, IFS, or Visual ERP systems is advantageous.
• High level of moral judgment for handling confidential information and monetary transactions.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage high volumes effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Solution-oriented with a positive 'can do' attitude and strong customer service focus.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.

Work Environment

The position is based in a quiet, open office space with cubicles, accommodating a team of 22 people. 8.5 hours expected in office inclusive of a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Core working hours are from 9 AM to 3 PM, with flexible start times allowing a workday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM. The office provides free on-site parking and is accessible by public transit.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Aston Carter:

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail] pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.