Accounts Payable Specialist - Québec, Canada - Lightspeed Commerce

Lightspeed Commerce

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Québec, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Lightspeed is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist.

As the AP specialist, you will manage outgoing payments and help control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

If you're interested in the opportunity to expand your skills by working with the Finance team of a growing technology company, this may be the position for you

About Us
Lightspeed powers small and medium-sized businesses in over 100 countries around the world with its cloud-based commerce platform.

Its smart, scalable, and dependable all-in-one Point of Sale software system helps restaurants and retailers sell across channels, manage operations, engage with consumers, accept payments, and grow their business.

Founded in 2005 with offices in Canada, USA, Europe and Australia, Lightspeed recently completed its initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange (

TSX:
LSPD). We're passionate about enabling people to do their best work. Come work with us and find out what you can do.

What you'll be responsible for:

Complete monthly credit card reconciliations, including journal entries
Credit Card process analyze and propose process enhancements with regards to the corporate credit card program.
Verify, code, and match invoices; data entry in accounting system (ERP = NetSuite & Coupa)
Review invoice approvals to ensure Delegation of Authority (DOA) policy is respected.
Produce A/P listings and reconciliations, including monthly variance analysis.
Produce accruals for monthend close.
Work directly with the accountants to ensure adequate cash balances are available for forecasted payments.
Manage employee expense reimbursements ensuring compliance to the T&E Policy
Draft, update and maintain Accounts Payable process documentation
Prepare weekly payment runs via EFT/ACH/BACS and wire transfers
Complete monthly payment reconciliations
Maintain vendor accounts
Liaise with internal staff at all levels
Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as defined by management

What you'll bring to the team:

years experience in a similar position

DEC or B.Comm in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience. Understanding basic accounting procedures (Amortizations, CAPEX, SOX, Accruals, etc.)
Strong knowledge of Excel
Experience with Credit Card Process reconciliation, setting up procedures, managing cards.
Experience in Accounts Payable system implementation
Good knowledge of the full AP Cycle
Excellent command of English (oral and written)
Good comprehension of French
Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet critical deadlines
Excellent time management and organization skills
Obsessive attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality; adept at handling sensitive documents and information

Even better if you have, but not necessary:

Experience with NetSuite, Coupa & Corporate Credit Card program.

What's in it for you?
Come live the Lightspeed experience...

Ability to do your job in a truly flexible environment;
Genuine career opportunities in a company that's creating new jobs everyday;
Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact;
Happy hour every Thursday afternoon.

and enjoy a range of benefits that'll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

Lightspeed RSU program (we are all owners)
Unlimited paid time off policy
Flexible working policy
Health insurance
Health and wellness benefits
Paid leave assistance for new parents
Linkedin learning
Volunteer day
Where to from here?

Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you're proud to come to every day.

For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that.

We were founded in 2005, in Montreal's gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community.

The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences.

Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.