AP & AR Specialist

Firm Five; Canada; Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Fully Remote with Flexible Hours

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Paid Sick/Personal Days

Job summary

A financial services company in Canada is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist to manage client accounts. You will be responsible for processing vendor invoices, expense reimbursements, and payroll while ensuring compliance with company policies. This remote position offers competitive salary and benefits, with a proactive environment that values integrity, independence, and continuous improvement in your role.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable experience is required.
• Excellent with technology and cloud accounting.
• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable and Payroll is preferred.
• Willingness to learn new technology.
• Must reside in Canada and be legally eligible to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead AP and AR for an assigned group of clients.
• Run payroll for clients using cloud-based systems.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Reconcile transactions and ensure accuracy across platforms.
• Communicate clearly with clients on AP/AR and payroll matters.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Cloud accounting

Technology adaptability

Tools

Bill

RAMP

Plooto

Stripe

PayPal

Job description

At Firm Five, we modernize bookkeeping and fractional controllership. We serve a client base of emerging brands with $2M–$50M annual revenue in Canada and the US, helping them not only maintain their financial reporting but also optimize and automate their financial processes. Our clients rely on us for all things accounting and administration (we don’t do tax work), and we take pride in delivering clarity, efficiency, and financial insight.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist to oversee and execute client accounts payable operations. In this role, you will ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, expense reimbursements, and payments—all in alignment with company policies and accounting standards. Your work will support the financial integrity of the organization and help maintain strong, professional vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilites

• Manage and lead AP and AR for an assigned group of clients
• Run payroll for clients using cloud-based systems
• Use cloud-based tools including Bill, RAMP, Plooto, Stripe, PayPal, and others
• Process invoices, payments, receipts, payroll, and follow up on outstanding items
• Reconcile transactions and ensure accuracy across platforms
• Communicate clearly and proactively with clients on AP/AR and payroll matters
• Work collaboratively with our internal accounting and client teams

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable experience is required
• Excellent with technology and cloud accounting
• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable and Payroll is preferred
• Willingness to learn new technology
• Must reside in Canada and be legally eligible to work

Characteristics to succeed

• Reliable and consistent with high integrity
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines across multiple clients

Why you will love working with us

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Fully Remote with Flexible Hours
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Paid Sick/Personal Days

Our commitment to equity & inclusion

At Firm Five, we are committed to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and respect. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and given equal opportunities to thrive. We strive to create an environment where all people feel welcome, supported, and empowered. We are dedicated to continuous learning, reflection, and improvement in our practices and policies.

“Working here feels like a win-win. Great clients, great team, and the freedom to work from wherever I’m happiest.”

Kayley

CPA

“Firm Five is the first place I’ve worked where I feel like I’m not just a number. I’m learning, growing, and still have time for my family.”

Paul Messina

Head of IT & Security

I love that my role lets me go beyond bookkeeping and really act as a financial partner for our clients. Helping founders see their numbers clearly and make smarter decisions is rewarding, and I still get the flexibility and balance I want in my own life.

Lauren

CONTROLLER

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