Accounts Payable & Accounting Analyst

Position: Accounts Payable & Accounting Analyst
Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Salary: $38–$40 per hour
Job Type: Contract
Posting Type: Open Vacancy

Our client, a highly regarded organization in the financial services industry, is seeking experienced Accounts Payable & Accounting Analysts to join its finance team on a contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for accounting professionals with 3+ years of experience who enjoy hands-on accounting work and want to further develop their skills within a large, established organization.

In this role, you will support a variety of accounting and financial operations activities, including accounts payable, invoice processing, reconciliations, payment administration and month-end accounting. You will work closely with an experienced finance team to ensure accurate financial transactions, maintain accounting records and support efficient day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices, review supporting documentation and ensure accurate coding, matching and approvals.
- Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including vendor account maintenance, invoice discrepancies and payment preparation.
- Support domestic and international payment processing, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and other general ledger adjustments.
- Complete bank, general ledger and accounts payable reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, account analysis and financial reporting.
- Support cash management activities, including payment tracking and banking administration.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external service providers to resolve accounting and payment inquiries.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests, including gathering supporting documentation and financial records.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and assist with process improvements and other finance-related projects as required.

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounting operations or a similar accounting role.
- Strong understanding of invoice processing, account reconciliations and general ledger accounting.
- Experience supporting month-end close activities, including journal entries and accruals.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
- Experience working with accounting software or ERP systems; Oracle Financials is considered an asset.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills and the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Gain valuable experience within a highly respected financial services organization.
- Work alongside an experienced finance team in a professional and collaborative environment.
- Expand your accounting knowledge through exposure to a variety of financial operations activities.
- Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement in downtown Toronto, conveniently located near Union Station.

If you have a strong foundation in accounts payable and accounting operations and are looking for an opportunity to further develop your skills, we would love to hear from you!

Please send your resume in Word format to Angelica Stewart at [email protected].
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