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Accounts Payable Associate

@ Kelly Services (Canada), LTD.

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Cambridge, Ontario

Contract1+ years experience
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Overview

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd. is hiring a contract Accounts Payable Specialist for process improvement with a global automotive manufacturer in Cambridge, Ontario. The role involves resolving PO and invoice discrepancies, supporting AP automation, and answering vendor inquiries in SAP. It is a temporary 6-month contract with a possible 3-month extension, paying $20.00 to $24.00 per hour on a Monday to Friday day shift, on site.

Responsibilities:

  • Investigate and resolve PO and invoice errors
  • Follow up on goods receipts and legacy invoices
  • Automate and standardize manual AP processes
  • Respond to vendor inquiries and reduce Freshdesk backlog
  • Develop vendor training guides and walkthroughs

Requirements summary:

  • 1 to 2 years hands-on Accounts Payable experience
  • Strong SAP experience
  • Working proficiency in Excel and Outlook
  • Analytical and discrepancy-investigation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Available to work on site in Cambridge, ON

Tools & skills

SAPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookFreshdeskEDI
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Employer posting date
2026-10-19
First seen by our source
2026-11-11
Source record updated
2026-11-11

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description

We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we’re here to make it a whole lot easier for you. We’re seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist (Process Improvement) to join the Finance team at a leading global automotive manufacturer in Cambridge, Ontario. This opportunity could be the one you’ve been looking for.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:

  • $20.00 – $24.00 per hour
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Assignment Duration: Temporary 6-Month Contract (with potential 3-month extension)
  • Work Arrangement: In-office (Cambridge, ON)

Why you should apply to be an Accounts Payable Specialist:

  • Gain high-profile experience with a globally recognized leader in the automotive manufacturing sector.
  • Predictable, full-time day shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
  • Potential contract extension (initial 6 months with a possible 3-month extension).
  • Broaden your technical capabilities with ERP systems (SAP), EDI invoicing, discrepancy resolution, and process automation.
  • Collaborative Finance team environment dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation.

What’s a typical day as an Accounts Payable Specialist? You’ll be:

  • Investigating and resolving purchase order-related errors and standardizing troubleshooting procedures.
  • Following up on Goods Receipts (GR) and escalating outstanding items with internal shops and engineers.
  • Reviewing and resolving legacy invoices not processed through ZFIINVT by conducting detailed transaction reviews and root-cause analyses.
  • Supporting the standardization and automation of manual AP processes (TEMA non-PO, TMC M&E, MSE freight, customs, VEVA, and logistics).
  • Investigating and responding to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status, helping reduce the Freshdesk backlog.
  • Developing vendor training materials, step-by-step guides, and recorded walkthroughs for common AP inquiries.
  • Monitoring EDI invoicing and indirect vendor web-invoicing to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Providing ad hoc project support across RFP/RFI activities, the TM Expense Report system, and GRIR account cleanup.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

  • Have 1–2 years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience, including invoice processing and payment documentation.
  • Must have strong SAP experience
  • Have working-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
  • Bring experience or familiarity with:
  • PO matching, three-way matching, or Goods Receipt processes
  • Non-PO invoices and vendor account reconciliations
  • EDI invoicing, vendor web portals, or ticketing systems (e.g., Freshdesk)
  • Process documentation, training guide development, or invoice automation initiatives
  • Exhibit strong analytical, discrepancy-investigation, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can collaborate effectively with vendors, engineers, and internal departments.
  • Are available to work on-site in Cambridge, ON.

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