Accounts Payable Clerk

Mckeil Marine Limited•Burlington, ON

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

McKeil Marine is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team on a full-time permanent basis at our Burlington location. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the end-to-end processing of invoices, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency with an open mindset to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years of hands-on accounts payable experience, thrives in a fast-paced, and high-volume environment, embraces automation tools, and demonstrates sound judgment in evolving workflows. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic team within a leading marine transportation company.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and practical experience will be considered.
2–4 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting support, or finance administration roles.
Experience processing high-volume invoices, expense reports, payment runs, reconciliations, and month-end support activities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Working knowledge of general ledger coding, reconciliations, and applicable tax requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within automated AP workflows, OCR systems, or digital approval processes considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice receipt, coding, approvals, expense report processing, data entry, and payment preparation in a timely manner.
Utilize AP systems and automated workflows to support efficient invoice processing and approvals.
Prepare and support weekly/regular payment runs, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to payment schedules.
Review and assist in resolving invoice discrepancies or exceptions, escalating issues as required.
Ensure invoices and expense claims are accurately coded and entered in alignment with general ledger accounts, tax requirements, and vendor/employee information.
Maintain vendor records and assist in ensuring vendor data accuracy and completeness.
Perform account reconciliations and assist in resolving outstanding balances or discrepancies.
Support the accuracy of the AP subledger and related financial records.
Assist with month-end closing activities, accruals, reconciliations, reporting, and audit support as required.
Liaise with internal departments, employees, and vendors regarding invoice approvals, expense claims, payment status, and account inquiries.
Assist with maintaining departmental procedures and process documentation as required.
Provide professional and timely support while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.