Accounts Payable Assistant

A global professional services company are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing accounts payable transactions of medium to high complexity, as assigned by the Accounts Payable Team Lead. This is an initial 6 month contract and will be based onsite at the Hayes office.

Key Responsibilities:

Invoice Processing:

• Handle activities assigned by the Accounts Payable Team Lead.
• Process transactions of medium to difficult complexity.
• Process pre-coded invoices, including those with and without purchase orders.
• Respond to vendor inquiries.
• Ensure all invoices are properly accounted for at the end of each business day.
• Utilize scanning and Accounts Payable applications effectively.

Payments Processing:

• Process payment transactions.
• Analyze vendor statements.
• Manage the Payment Posting Process, including error verification and resolution.
• Act as liaison to the client.
• Handle tasks related to payments, including bank queries, T&E payments, and cheque payments.

Travel and Expense Processing:

• Manage travel and entertainment processes, including:
  
  • Processing and validating approval of T&E reports.
  • Reviewing and releasing electronic expense reports for payment or rejection.
  • Monitoring and following up on lost/missing receipts.

Qualifications:

• Previous accounting experience, particularly in Accounts Payable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Good team player with responsibility and accuracy in task completion.
• Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure.
• Flexibility, especially during month/quarter/year-end closing.