Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Job ID: 80910
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia


Overview:
On behalf of an award-winning market leader in IoT and big data for the agricultural sector, we are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist on a 3-month contract basis. The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. This role acts as a subject matter expert, supports process improvements, and may provide guidance or mentorship to junior team members.


What you will be doing:

• Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and timely, including 2-way and 3-way matching, ensuring proper coding, approval, and timely payment in our Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system.

• Create new vendor records by collecting and verifying all required master

• data-including name, address, tax ID, 1099 setup, bank account details, and payment terms-and documenting verbal confirmations and bank detail verification in accordance with company policy.

• Prepare and process electronic payments, checks, and wire transfers with accuracy and efficiency in order to maintain healthy vendor relationships

• Manage employee expenses ensuring compliance, approval, and correct coding; upload transactions to accounting software on time.

• Manage inventory-related invoices and work closely with the supply chain team to match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation.

• Verify and reconcile credit card statements, address discrepancies with cardholders and departments, and accurately record transactions in the ERP system.

• Complete month-end processing tasks and reports, such as journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet Trade Debtor Schedules and preparation of month end customer account reconciliation.

• Ensure accounting practices align with accounting assertions, comply with company policies, and reflect the commercial terms of customer contracts.

• Prepare and distribute financial summaries and performance metrics to support reporting and analysis.

• Manage department inboxes, responding to inquiries professionally and in a timely manner

• Maintain accurate financial records, including cash receipts, payments, and adjustments, to support audits and financial reporting.

• Compile documentation for audits and financial reviews.

• Assist the finance department in developing and implementing new procedures and controls.

• Train and mentor junior AP team members, as needed.

What you must have:

• 4+ years of experience in accounts payable or related accounting functions.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or similar).

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com