Specialist, Accounts Payable - Toronto, Canada - OMERS

OMERS

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

5 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a 6 month contract. This position's primary responsibilities include processing invoices and expense reports.

The Specialist, Account Payable plays an integral role in maintaining the expense data integrity in the general ledger of multiple entities.

We're hiring for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join us on a 6 month contract This position's primary responsibilities include processing invoices and expense reports.

The Specialist, Account Payable plays an integral role in maintaining the expense data integrity in the general ledger of multiple entities.

The role requires accounting and systems knowledge and helps to ensure corporate policy, regulations and service standards are adhered to while processing daily accounts payable activities.

This position must also use superior customer service skills while dealing with all levels of the organization and requires the ability to multitask, problem solve and be flexible.

This position must accomplish a great deal under very tight time constraints and will be relied upon to ensure daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines are met.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:
Processing invoices and expense reports and ensuring all payments are compliant with the corporate policies and procedures

Ensuring sales taxes are accounted for correctly

Working directly with cost center managers and administrative and financial system support to resolve a variety of issues

Participating in the month end close and related activities

Participating in system implementations and/or upgrades and user acceptance testing

Participating in projects and other ad hoc duties as required

Maintaining effective working relationships with the direct team and maintaining strong relationships with key members of the various entities

To succeed in this role, you have:3-5 years work related experience with employee invoice and expense processing

Experience working with Oracle General Ledger Accounting systems

Experience working with an automated end to end purchase to pay systems and Concur expense management systems would be an asset

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to meet stringent deadlines and ability to prioritize

Driven to achieving results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance through creative thinking

Vaccination Policy
At OMERS and Oxford the office or worksite is our primary place of work.

We are committed to providing work environments which promote the health, safety and well-being of all employees in accordance with public health regulation and guidance.

Accordingly, employees are required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption before attending OMERS and Oxford premises for work or for participating in in-person work events or work meetings.

Our story:

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans, with $121 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2021.

OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members.

OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children's aid societies across Ontario.

Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers.

OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe - serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups.

Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.