AP Specialist

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking an Accounts Payable professional in the Greater Toronto Area. The role focuses on inbox management, invoice processing, and vendor communications to ensure timely payment and accurate financial records.

You will manage AP movements, process PO and non-PO invoices, reconcile records, and support internal controls while collaborating with internal teams and vendors. This position requires residency in Canada and eligibility to work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full cycle AP experience.
• Strong communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage designated AP email inboxes and communication channels.
• Review incoming invoices and supporting documentation and ensure they are properly organized and processed.
• Respond to vendor inquiries related to payment status, remittance information, invoice status, account balances and payment requests.
• Follow up with vendors to obtain missing information or documentation required for invoice processing.
• Monitor the AP telephone queue and respond to AP inquiries.
• Escalate or redirect inquiries to the appropriate internal department when required.
• Enter invoices into the accounting/ERP system and ensure correct coding and assignment to entity/business unit.
• Process both non-purchase order and PO invoices for goods/services received.
• Post approved invoices and maintain organized invoice records by vendor and entity.
• Provide remittance details to vendors after payment processing and support AP reporting and audits.

Skills

Great communications

Full cycle AP

Job description

About the Opportunity

Accounts Payable Communications & Vendor Support

• Monitor and manage designated Accounts Payable email inboxes and communication channels.
• Review incoming invoices and supporting documentation and ensure they are properly organized and processed.
• Respond to vendor inquiries related to:
  • Payment status
  • Remittance information
  • Invoice status
  • Account balances and inquiries
  • Payment requests
• Follow up with vendors to obtain missing information or documentation required for invoice processing.
• Monitor the Accounts Payable telephone queue and respond to AP-related inquiries.
• Escalate or redirect inquiries to the appropriate internal department when required.

Invoice Processing & Data Entry

• Process Accounts Payable invoices accurately and within established timelines.
• Receive, organize, and electronically file invoices received through various channels.
• Maintain organized invoice records by vendor, legal entity, and supporting documentation.
• Enter invoices into the company's accounting/ERP system and ensure they are coded and assigned to the appropriate entity and business unit.
• Process both:
  • Non-purchase order invoices
  • Purchase order invoices for goods or services that have been received
• Verify invoices for accuracy, including vendor information, amounts, coding, supporting documentation, and purchase order details.
• Attach invoices and supporting documentation to the appropriate accounting records.
• Route invoices through the applicable approval workflow.
• Monitor outstanding approvals and follow up with internal stakeholders when required.
• Post approved invoices in the accounting system.
• Work closely with internal departments and vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely invoice processing.

Accounts Payable Aging & Payment Processing

• Prepare Accounts Payable aging reports and payment schedules in accordance with established procedures.
• Extract and organize AP data for payment review.
• Review outstanding invoices and identify payments requiring prioritization based on:
  • Due dates
  • Vendor requirements
  • Payment terms
  • Business priorities
  • Available funding
• Provide relevant notes and supporting information to assist management with payment decisions.
• Submit AP aging and payment reports for management review and approval.
• Process approved payment transactions for applicable payment runs and entities.
• Maintain accurate payment records and supporting documentation.
• Provide remittance details to vendors following payment processing.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and provide remittance documentation when required.

Corporate Credit Card Administration & Reconciliation

• Record corporate credit card transactions accurately and within established deadlines.
• Reconcile credit card accounts to ensure all transactions are properly recorded and supported.
• Monitor available credit limits across company cardholders.
• Identify potential funding or credit-limit issues in advance.
• Communicate anticipated funding requirements to management and assist with ensuring sufficient credit is available.

Fleet & Operating Expense Payment Monitoring

• Monitor company fleet and operating expense accounts for upcoming payment and funding requirements.
• Review available balances and anticipated payment activity.
• Provide advance notification to management when additional funding is required.
• Follow up to ensure funding transfers are completed within required timelines.

Monthly Reconciliations & Financial Controls

• Complete monthly reconciliation of the Accounts Payable subledger to the General Ledger.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between AP records and the General Ledger.
• Ensure outstanding balances and transactions are accurately recorded and properly supported.
• Prepare account reconciliations for management review and approval.
• Maintain appropriate documentation to support reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Assist with maintaining effective AP controls and procedures.

Purchase Order & Receiving Coordination

• Work closely with Purchasing, Inventory, Operations, and other internal teams to monitor purchase orders requiring invoicing.
• Prepare and distribute reports identifying outstanding purchase orders that have not yet been received or invoiced.
• Identify purchase orders where receiving or invoicing may be delayed.
• Follow up with appropriate internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding items.
• Assist with vendor and logistics follow-up to ensure:
  • Goods and services are received within expected timelines.
  • Purchase orders are properly received in the system.
  • Vendor invoices are obtained.
  • Invoices can be processed and paid within established payment terms.
• Ensure purchase order and AP records remain accurate and up to date.

General Accounts Payable Responsibilities & Internal Controls

• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized Accounts Payable records across multiple entities or business units.
• Ensure invoices and supporting documentation are processed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial information.
• Ensure AP transactions are entered accurately and within required deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, management, and internal departments to resolve issues and prevent payment delays.
• Proactively identify outstanding invoices, discrepancies, duplicate payments, and potential payment issues.
• Assist with improving AP processes, procedures, reporting, and internal controls.
• Provide support for AP reporting, audits, month-end/year-end activities, and other financial requirements as requested.

About You

• 2+ years of full cycle AP experience
• Great communications skills

Pay Range

$25 - $29 per hour

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

The salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.