Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Toronto, ON, Hybrid (3 days on-site)

Language: Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Duration: 6-8 weeks, temp to perm

Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check, two professional references

 

About the Opportunity

Our client, a purpose-driven non-profit organization, is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support accurate, timely and people-focused financial operations. You’ll play an important role in keeping payments, expenses and financial records running smoothly while working closely with internal stakeholders, vendors and your finance colleagues.

 

What’s in it for You

Join a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your expertise and ideas are valued. You’ll gain broad exposure across full-cycle accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end activities and stakeholder support, with opportunities to learn, apply feedback and continue growing your finance skill set.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll manage full-cycle AP activities, including invoice processing, coding, payment follow-up and vendor inquiries.
• You’ll process employee expenses, calculate applicable tax rebates and reconcile corporate credit cards.
• You’ll prepare cheque and EFT payments, journal entries, AP reconciliations and monthly bank reconciliations.
• You’ll support month-end and annual audit activities by maintaining accurate, accessible financial records.
• You’ll set up vendors, complete verification procedures and manage employee access within AP systems.
• You’ll partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve invoice, payment and coding questions professionally and promptly.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience, with strong knowledge of full-cycle AP processes.
• Hands-on experience with Concur AP software and an accounting ERP system.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Outlook skills
• Experience with reconciliations, expense claims, credit cards, journal entries and month-end activities.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively against tight deadlines.
• A collaborative, empathetic and client-focused communication style, with a growth mindset and ability to apply feedback.
• Diploma in Business Administration or a related field.
• Non-profit experience is an asset.

 

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.