We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy finance team in Toronto, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is well suited to someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, takes pride in accuracy, and can manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice intake through payment and expense review. The successful candidate will bring strong technical aptitude, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to work confidently across multiple systems while maintaining excellent control over vendor payments and approvals.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the complete accounts payable process, ensuring invoices, vendor payments, and employee expenses are handled accurately and within established timelines.
• Review and validate invoices against purchase orders and receiving records by performing three-way matching before processing for payment.
• Assign correct account codes and confirm supporting documentation is complete so transactions are recorded properly in the financial system.
• Process approved payments to suppliers and help maintain positive vendor relationships through timely follow-up and resolution of discrepancies.
• Administer expense claims through designated platforms, confirming approvals are in place and reimbursements align with company policies.
• Reconcile payable and expense records, investigate exceptions, and support accurate month-end reporting related to accruals and outstanding items.
• Work effectively across ERP and expense management systems, including secure access methods such as multi-factor authentication, to complete daily processing activities.
• Collaborate with the team lead and other finance resources to manage workload priorities in a role driven by high transaction volume and close attention to detail.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Demonstrated background managing invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense administration from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of three-way matching, account coding, approved invoices, and purchase order-based processing.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or accounting software, with SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with expense management tools such as Concur, Salesforce-based platforms, or similar systems.
• Solid working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, including taxes, reconciliations, accruals, and payment controls.
• High level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to perform well in a fast-paced, volume-driven environment.

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