We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Scarborough, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is well suited to someone who enjoys working with financial details, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring vendors are paid correctly and on time. The successful candidate will support day-to-day accounts payable activities, investigate discrepancies, and work closely with internal teams and suppliers to keep payment processes running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming invoices for completeness and accuracy, assign the appropriate coding, and confirm details against purchase orders and receiving records.
- Carry out three-way matching to verify that billing, ordering, and receiving information align before payment is issued.
- Prepare and process scheduled payments through electronic methods, wire transfers, and cheques while meeting established deadlines.
- Reconcile supplier statements on a regular basis and identify outstanding items that require follow-up.
- Investigate billing differences such as pricing or quantity variances and coordinate with vendors or internal teams to resolve issues promptly.
- Maintain organized accounts payable records and enter data accurately to support reporting and audit readiness.
- Use Excel tools such as formulas, lookups, and pivot tables to analyze payment activity and support account reconciliation.
- Respond to vendor inquiries professionally and collaborate with purchasing and finance teams to address urgent payment matters.
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