Accounts Payable Analyst - Toronto, Canada - Canadian Premier

Canadian Premier

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Analyst (full-time permanent position) who will focus mainly on accounts payable processing, vendor & procurement management, account analysis and reconciliation, month-end closing, expense allocation &reporting and also supporting the new ERP implementation and other projects.

Responsibilities:

Processing Accounts Payable timely and accurately by verifying invoice for accuracy, proper authorization and accurate GL and tax coding.
Managing vendors in accounting systems by setting up vendor data, answering vendor inquiries, and resolving any discrepancies/issues with vendors.
Perform journal entries for wire transfers, cost center and intercompany allocations and others.
Perform month-end closing duties and cash & allocation entries.

Participating in ERP (SAP and Ariba) AP data conversion, testing and acting as back up for Treasury and Fixed Asset testing when necessary.

Document the AP process (wire, ACH, online tax filing, account transfer, etc.), system conversion and work on continuous process improvement.

Coordinate all company purchases in the new procurement system Ariba, reconcile from Ariba to SAP AP & Treasury, and ensure proper accounting procedure and approval workflows are followed.

Performing account reconciliations, analysis and resolve any discrepancies on time.
Assist in intercompany and project expense allocation and ad-hoc expense reports.
Ensure the daily cheques are printed properly, mailed out or transferred to Claims department on time.
Assist with year end auditing
Perform Treasury and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills and Experience

Post-Secondary Education in Accounting preferred.
Must be fluent in English and have excellent communication skills.
Minimum 4 years + working experience as AP analyst and/or general accounting preferred.
Familiar with NAV, SAP or similar accounting systems is a plus.
Must be detail-oriented, deadline-driven and able to work in fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and analytical skills combined with a good business sense.
Knowledge of insurance practices and principles is an asset.
Must be proficient in MS Excel and other office software (Outlook, Word).