Located in Guelph, ON
Pay: $55,000-60,000
Job Full Description
Accounts Payable Specialist
Hamilton, ON | Full-Time Permanent | $55,000-$60,000
Express Employment Professionals is recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a well-established Hamilton company in the safety industry.
This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit organization of approximately 50 employees with a true family feel. The team works hard, has fun and enjoys working together. The environment is casual, low-key and collaborative, with an open-door management style and opportunities to grow within the company.
This is a busy, hands-on Accounts Payable position for someone who is highly organized, accurate and comfortable independently owning their workload.
The Role:
You will manage a high-volume AP desk processing approximately 50–60 invoices per day and 100+ vendors across multiple entities.
Responsibilities include:
• Matching invoices to purchase orders, packing slips and receiving documentation
• Entering and posting invoices accurately into the accounting system
• Managing primarily PO-based invoices and resolving discrepancies
• Processing weekly vendor payments
• Managing monthly payments, remittances and applicable taxes
• Processing EFTs, wires, cheques and other payment methods
• Managing employee expenses, corporate credit cards and gas expenses
• Working with multiple entities and both CAD and USD transactions
• Supporting month-end AP requirements
• Communicating with vendors and internal departments
• Assisting with AP clean-up and resolving outstanding issues
What We’re Looking For
• Minimum 2–3 years of Accounts Payable experience
• College diploma in Accounting, Business or a related field preferred
• Experience in a busy, high-volume AP environment
• Strong understanding of purchase orders and receiving documentation
• Experience with 2-way matching; 3-way matching experience is an asset
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Confident communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and maintain a strong pace
• Basic Excel skills
• NetSuite experience is an asset:QuickBooks or comparable accounting software experience will be considered
Who Will Be Successful Here?
You are someone who likes to get things done. You’re fast, accurate and detail-oriented, and you can manage a busy workload without sacrificing quality.
You notice when something doesn’t match, investigate the issue and follow it through to resolution. You’re a strong communicator, a capable multitasker and comfortable working independently.
Most importantly, you’re looking for a company where you can become part of the team and build a long-term career.
What’s Offered
• $55,000–$60000 annually, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• 4 weeks of vacation
• Health spending account
• Critical illness and life insurance
• Performance-based profit sharing
• No regular overtime or month-end overtime expectations
• Family-oriented, open-door workplace
• Casual, low-key management style
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A company that believes in promoting from within
If you’re an experienced AP professional who thrives in a busy environment, takes pride
in accuracy and wants to join a great Hamilton team, we want to hear from you.
Apply today through Express Employment Professionals. All applications will be handled confidentially
Guelph, ON
3353
45 Speedvale Avenue East
Suite 100
Guelph, ON N1H 1J2
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