Accounts Payable Specialist

6 Month Contract | In Office | Edmonton, AB
$25-30/hour

About the Role

An Accounts Payable Specialist manages the company’s outgoing payments, ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time. This role supports financial operations by maintaining precise records, resolving discrepancies, and upholding strong internal controls.

Details

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Term: 6 month contract
Schedule: 5 Days a week - 8:00am-5:00pm
Compensation: $25-$30/Hour
Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable

  • Oversee and perform the accurate and timely processing of high-volume accounts payable transactions, including invoice verification, coding, and entry.

  • Review and approve invoices and payment batches prepared by AP Specialists to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies

  • Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve unpaid or disputed invoices in a timely manner.

  • Match purchase orders, invoices, and receipts (3‑way match)

  • Prepare and execute weekly or scheduled payment runs (ACH, checks, wires)

  • Prepare, review, and coordinate cheque, online, and EFT payments in accordance with payment schedules and cash flow requirements.

  • Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, audit and reporting as required.

  • Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting issues using available financial and system data.

  • Maintain strong relationships with vendors, acting as a key point of contact for payment, purchasing, and account-related inquiries.

  • Support vendor onboarding and ensure vendor records are accurate and up to date.

• Administrative tasks

  • Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiencies, including automation and system enhancements.

  • Ensure AP policies, procedures, and internal controls are consistently followed.

  • Maintain accurate and organized filing (digital and physical) and supporting documentation.

  • Perform general administrative and ad-hoc tasks assigned.

  • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Ideal Candidate

• Diploma in Accounting or related field is preferred

• At least 2 years’ experience in a high-volume accounts payable role

• Experience with NetSuite software would be an asset

• Knowledge of sales tax, GST/HST, or other regional tax rules

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software programs

• Ability to remain objective and maintain a factual perspective when dealing with questions and inquiries

• Sense of urgency and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Able to meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail

• Highly developed interpersonal communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to Jobs.WestEdmontonAB@ExpressPros.com.

Important Note

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.