AP Specialist ( Contract)

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc

Kitchener, ON

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

CA$6–CA$7 Per Hour

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounts Payable, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Billing, Card Processing, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Credit Processing, Expense Management, Finance, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Dynamics GP (fka Great Plains Dynamics), Process Development, Process Improvement, Record Keeping, Reimbursement, Team Player, Time Management

LOCATION

Kitchener, ON

POSTED

30+ days ago

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team for a 6- 7-week contract based in Kitchener, ON. This is a fully on-site opportunity with a target start date of July 14.
This role is ideal for an Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a high-volume environment, can quickly adapt to established processes, and is comfortable working in a paper-based setting. The successful candidate will be able to hit the ground running and contribute immediately with minimal training.
Responsibilities:

Process weekly EFT and cheque payments accurately and on schedule
Process employee expense reimbursements through an expense management system on a bi-weekly basis
Process corporate credit card transactions every two weeks
Manage recurring payments, including landlord and utility invoices
Monitor invoice approval workflows and follow up with supervisors as required
Review invoices, assign appropriate GL coding, and liaise with internal departments to resolve coding inquiries
Process approximately 100-130 invoices per week while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve Accounts Payable processes and efficiencies
Maintain accurate records and support the Finance team with additional Accounts Payable activities as required

Qualifications:

3+ years of high-volume Accounts Payable experience
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) is a strong asset
Comfortable working in a paper-based accounting environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience.
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About the Company

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc

Elby is a full service, contingency and retainer based recruiting firm specializing in the placement of professionals across a variety of disciplines including Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, IT, Financial Services and Manufacturing & Production, Engineering & Skilled Trades. We are a tenured group of career minded recruiters with several years of experience working, managing and recruiting within the various verticals we service. Our team has the experience necessary to consistently deliver the highest level of results and customer service for our partner clients and candidates.

With offices in Burlington, Kitchener and Mississauga, our mission is to deliver a superior level of results and exceptional customer experience to all candidates and clients we have the privilege of working with. Each member of elby shares a passion for our business and believes that a positive work environment, mutual respect and an entrepreneurial setting allows them to achieve personal success. For all of us, the cornerstone of that success is consistently delivering a superior level of service to our clients and candidates.

COMPANY SIZE

10 to 19 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2009

WEBSITE

http://www.elby.ca