Accounts Payable Specialist

OpenTable; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant technology firm in Toronto is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure timely payments to vendors. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance operations and a strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reviewing expense reports, and collaborating with internal teams. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and various employee benefits, including paid time off and mental health support.

Benefits

Work from almost anywhere for 20 days per year

Company-paid therapy sessions

Annual company-wide week off

Access to on-demand e-learnings

Private health and dental insurance

20 days of paid time off upon start

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Finance Operations or Accounting.
• Ability to work in a rapid change environment.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Review and approve expense reports.
• Respond to inquiries promptly in line with SLAs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Customer service mindset

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Softco

Netsuite

Job description

With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.

The Role:

We are looking for a Accounts Payable Specialist to join us in the Global AP team at OpenTable. In this role you will work closely with internal and external partners and ensure accurate and timely payments to our vendors and employee expense reimbursements. You will also review travel and expense claims and act as the face of the Global AP team to explain the T&E policy and how to use the T&E reimbursement system to users across the business. You will support Sr. Manager to drive global AP process improvements that promote efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate is curious, adopts change and grows with process improvement. You are detail oriented, highly organized and have excellent problem solving skills. You enjoy working independently but know the value of partnership and collaboration. A successful candidate has a strong customer service approach and ability to operate optimally in an exciting, fast-paced environment to support our continued growth!

In this role, you will:

Responsible for accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices

Provide excellent, timely customer service to our vendors and other stakeholders

Timely review and approval of expense reports against our T&E policy and SLA’s

Proactively handle the accounts payable email inbox and respond to inquiries promptly and professionally in line with SLA’s

Review vendor agreements and vendor accounts to ensure compliance with payments, advise Business on vendor and contract queries

Support the preparation of various Accounts Payable reports: AP Metrics, expense audits, AP statistics and expense categorization reviews

Review AP Miscellaneous accounts on a weekly basis to ensure postings are up to date.

Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to Accounts Payable

Support month end close activities related to Accounts Payable

Supervise Accounts Payable aging reports and ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices

Support Sr. Manager and Global AP process improvement by answering system and AP process related questions and assisting with project specific tasks

Please apply if:

2-4 years of experience in Finance Operations, exposure to Accounting is an asset

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Ability and willingness to quickly absorb new information and work in a rapid change environment

Outstanding social skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to communicate confidently and professionally at all levels within the organization

Solution focused and hands-on with the ability to prioritize effectively own work in order to meet deadlines

Sophisticated Microsoft Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)

Strive for excellent business support and embrace customer service mindset and critical thinking

Ability to work effectively cross-functionally with various departments throughout the organization

Curiosity about ERP systems and data flows through end to end AP processes

Proactive approach to problem solving and a high level of attention to detail

Experience with Softco and Netsuite is considered an advantage

Benefits and Perks

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year

Focus on mental health and well-being:

Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth

Company-paid subscription to Headspace

Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)

Paid parental leave

Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday

Focus on your career growth:

Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings

Travel Discounts

Employee Resource Groups

20 days of paid time off upon start

Private health and dental insurance

Life and Disability insurance

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this Canada located role is 24.00 - 29.00 CAD per hour.

We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus.

Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.

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