Accounts Payable Specialist

Job title:

Accounts Payable Specialist

Company

Robert Half

Job description

We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Newmarket, Ontario. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to key financial operations while working towards a long-term role. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining strong vendor relationships.Responsibilities:

• Process, validate, and reconcile invoices to ensure accurate and timely payment for multiple corporate entities.
• Communicate with vendors to verify billing details, confirm GST/HST numbers, and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage payment setups with a high level of caution, ensuring compliance with internal protocols and accuracy.
• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks Desktop and Online to manage accounts payable workflows efficiently.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and account reconciliations to maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Transition accounts payable processes to a paperless system, leveraging tools like DocuSign for approvals.
• Support the cleanup of financial backlogs, including scanning and organizing historical documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams to establish proper workflows and approver hierarchies for seamless operations.
• Process high-volume transactions accurately, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and deadlines.
• Proven experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing and vendor management.
• Proficiency with accounting software systems such as QuickBooks Desktop/Online and other ERP tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to validate GST/HST numbers and other financial data.
• Familiarity with payment processing systems, including wire transfers and check processing.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage high-volume transactions and meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of financial reconciliation processes, including bank and account reconciliations.
• Experience in transitioning to paperless workflows and using tools like DocuSign.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use.Robert HalfRobert Half est la première et la plus grande firme de solutions de gestion des talents spécialisées au monde, qui met en relation des chercheurs d’emploi hautement qualifiés avec des opportunités au sein de grandes entreprises. Nous offrons…

Expected salary

Location

Thornhill, ON

Job date

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:31:13 GMT

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