Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Purpose The Senior Accounts Payable will direct the processing of invoices and payments, and manage expense accounts and budget reports Responsibilities • Receive, review, verify vendor invoices and purchase orders. • Match invoices with supporting documentation (POs, delivery notes, contracts). • Process invoices in the accounting system and route for approvals. • Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs (cheques, bank transfers, online payments). • Ensure timely payment to vendors • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies. • Monitor AP aging reports and follow up on outstanding items. • Ensure accurate coding of expenses to appropriate GL accounts. • Assist in month-end closing processes (accruals, schedules, AP reporting). • Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for all AP documents. • Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements. • Support internal and external audit activities by providing required documents. • Respond to vendor queries and resolve payment-related issues. • Coordinate with procurement and other departments for invoice discrepancies. Qualifications & Skills • BA/BS in Accounting with CPA qualification or related field • Minimum 5 years’ experience • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook • Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication skill.

BA/BS in Accounting with CPA qualification or related field; Minimum 5 years’ experience; Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook; Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Receive, review, verify vendor invoices and purchase orders. Match invoices with supporting documentation (POs, delivery notes, contracts). Process invoices in the accounting system and route for approvals. Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs (cheques, bank transfers, online payments). Ensure timely payment to vendors. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies. Monitor AP aging reports and follow up on outstanding items. Ensure accurate coding of expenses to appropriate GL accounts. Assist in month-end closing processes (accruals, schedules, AP reporting). Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for all AP documents. Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements. Support internal and external audit activities by providing required documents. Respond to vendor queries and resolve payment-related issues. Coordinate with procurement and other departments for invoice discrepancies.