Accounts Payables Specialist

FED Group; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time 4+ weeks

Group benefits

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP/DPSP employer contributions

Parking

Job summary

Fed Finance, a recruitment firm specializing in accounting, finance, and payroll in the Greater Montreal area, is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to support a growing AP team during a major ERP transformation. You will process invoices, prepare payments, and collaborate with project managers to ensure timely approvals.

You will engage with vendors and internal teams while contributing to the AP cycle within a high-volume environment (~1,500 invoices per month) and participate in an

Qualifications

• DEC in Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a high-volume invoice processing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; analytical mindset with prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Enter invoices into the system.
• Prepare payments: validate with project managers and collect approvals.
• Match payments to invoices and follow up on discrepancies.
• Maintain regular contact with vendors and internal teams to ensure accurate AP processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Prioritization

Communication skills

Education

DEC in Accounting

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Excel

Job description

Founded in 2001, Fed Finance specializes in temporary and permanent recruitment for accounting and finance positions. Our consultants are all experts and speak your language. We are committed to supporting you throughout your job search and at every stage of your career. Hello, I'm Bianka, Senior Team Leader at Fed Finance, a recruitment firm specializing in accounting, finance, and payroll. I handle both temporary and permanent recruitment in the Greater Montreal area.YOUR MISSIONSPosition ContextThis position has been created to support the growth of the Accounts Payable team in the context of a technological and organizational transformation. The role needs to be filled quickly to support this transition.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will report to our Accounts Payable Controller.Your main responsibilities will include:• Entering invoices into the system• Preparing payments: validating with project managers and collecting approvals• Matching payments to invoices and following up on discrepanciesYou will have regular contact with vendors (via email) and internal teams to ensure the accurate and smooth processing of payments. The team handles a volume of approximately 1,500 invoices per month.What Makes This Position Unique• A well-rounded role: more than just data entry, you will be involved throughout the entire accounts payable cycle• An exciting ERP project (Acumatica) and the opportunity to contribute to a tangible technological transformationChallenges• Managing a high volume of data with accuracy and strong prioritization skills• Remaining effective in a changing environment• Maintaining a high level of quality in follow-ups and validationsYOUR PROFILECandidate ProfileEducation & Experience- Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Accounting or equivalent- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role- Experience in a high-volume invoice processing environmentTechnical Skills- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes- Comfortable using accounting systems and Excel- Experience with an ERP system is a significant assetSoft Skills- Strong attention to detail and accuracy- Analytical mindset with strong prioritization skills- Self-motivated, reliable, and eager to learn- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (internal and external stakeholders)Benefits• Competitive salary aligned with market rates and based on experience• Minimum of 4 weeks of vacation per year starting upon hire• Comprehensive group benefits effective from the first day of employment• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Access to the Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP) with employer contributions• Parking provided