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AP Coordinator - 3 Month Contract
@ Nippon Express Canada
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Nippon Express Canada is hiring an AP Coordinator on a 3-month contract to handle accounts payable for all its branches across Canada, reporting to the Accounting Assistant Manager. The work covers processing vendor invoices and payments, reconciling vendor statements, and resolving vendor disputes at the Head Office. The posting mentions paid time off and overtime on occasion.
Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable, disbursements and rush payments
- Process vendor invoices and accounting adjustments
- Reconcile open items with vendor statements
- Resolve vendor and customer disputes with internal departments
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 to 3 years in a similar position
- Basic accounting or bookkeeping knowledge
- Excel, Word, AS400 and SAP
- Strong English communication, French an asset
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Business |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Nippon Express Canada
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Full company description
History：Since 1937 *Establishment of Nippon Express Co.,Ltd. The establishment of Riku-un Moto Kaisha (predecessor of Nippon Express) dates back to 1872. Position in the Market：5th in the world (Source: Armstrong & Associates, Inc. A&A’s Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List 2024) Global Network : 57 Countries／Regions
- LinkedIn followers
- 349,660
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 9,102
- Reported office locations
- 2 Kandaizumicho, NX Group BLD, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0024, JP
- 24-01 44th Road., 14th Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101, US
- Am Wehrhahn 33, Düsseldorf, NRW 40211 , DE
- Shanghai, Shanghai 200336, CN
- 5C TOH GUAN ROAD EAST, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE 608828, SG
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- News
- Consulting
- Logistics
- Automotive
- Association
- Other recorded names
- Nippon Express Europe GmbH
- Nippon Express Canada
- NX GROUP (NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP)
- Specialties
- Global Logistics & Customs Consulting
- Ocean & Air Services Worldwide
- Warehouse & distribution
- Trucking Services
- and Cross Border eCommerce
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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History：Since 1937 *Establishment of Nippon Express Co.,Ltd. The establishment of Riku-un Moto Kaisha (predecessor of Nippon Express) dates back to 1872. Position in the Market：5th in the world (Source: Armstrong & Associates, Inc. A&A’s Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List 2024) Global Network : 57 Countries／Regions
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Global Logistics & Customs ConsultingOcean & Air Services WorldwideWarehouse & distributionTrucking Servicesand Cross Border eCommerce |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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Job Posting Title
Accounting Coordinator - 3 Month Contract
Job Description
Job Summary
The AP Coordinator is required to handle the accounting for all branches across Canada. Reporting to the Accounting Assistant Manager, this position is responsible for overseeing tasks related to accounts payable while adhering to established procedures. This position involves handling vendor inquiries, investigating vendor disputes and reconcile vendor Statements.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain and process accounts payable including disbursements and rush payments
- Process vendor invoices for payment in the accounting system
- Process adjustments, correction and accruals in the accounting system
- Monitor and maintain open items in accounts payables, including reconciliation to vendor statements
- Build working relationships with internal departments to resolve customer disputes in a timely manner
- Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial transactions as they relate to the organization and its customers
- Other tasks and projects as may be required
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-3 years of direct work experience in a similar position
- Basic knowledge of accounting or bookkeeping,
- Basic knowledge of Excel, Word, AS400 and SAP.
- Ability to interpret and act upon complex instructions
- Good communication skills, including written and verbal skills in English (French a plus)
- Able to multi-task, remain objective in stressful situations
- Ability to work overtime on occasion
Education & Certifications
- High school diploma required or equivalent experience
- College degree in Accounting or business a plus
- Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Various clients within NECA and NE Group companies
- NECA management and employees
- Various vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, government agencies
- NE Group company employees
Location and Job Environment:
- Workstation in the Accounting Department at Head Office.
- Quiet, no extreme fluctuations in temperature or exposure to dangerous substances
- Some stress related to conflicting demands, deadlines and prioritization of tasks
- Overtime or after hours work as required.
**What We Offer! **
Paid Time Off (vacation & sick time)
Opportunities for career growth and skill enhancement
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Nippon Express. Please note only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Nippon Express is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency.
Posting is for an existing vacancy.
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