Accounts Payable Specialist

Accountivity is hiring!

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: York Region, ON
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: $22.00-$23.00 hour
Work Model: In Office

• Review and verify invoice data captured through OCR technology, ensuring accuracy and correcting discrepancies as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve OCR exceptions by improving field recognition and supporting continuous process optimization.
• Prepare, scan, and index paper invoices while assisting vendors with the transition to electronic invoice submission.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and proactively identify, investigate, and obtain missing invoices.
• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, responding to internal and external inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate vendor master records, including updates to addresses, payment terms, and other supplier information.
• Process invoices within an ERP environment and investigate invoice, purchase order, and payment discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and established financial policies while maintaining high levels of accuracy and productivity.

• 1-2 years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume processing environment.
• Hands-on experience with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) systems and automated invoice processing.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience working with ERP systems; exposure to large enterprise platforms is considered an asset.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.