Accounts Payable Finance Analyst

Squarepoint Capital•Montreal, QC

52d

About The Position

Position Overview: Invoice Ingestion: Scan and validate invoices received by email, resolve errors, and escalate technology issues as required within SLAs. High-Volume Processing: Process large volume of invoices in multiple languages via Concur Invoice for proper approval, amount, allocation code and expense methodology (prepaid, expense, accruals, etc) in line with SLAs. Invoice Compliance: Review and validate invoices to meet global standards and local government regulations, addressing tax discrepancies and coordinating with vendors for necessary revisions before processing. Account Reconciliation: Reconcile vendor accounts, analyse discrepancies, and resolve issues with vendors and business users. Supplier Management: Manage the end-to-end supplier lifecycle process, including onboarding, contract management, and offboarding. Month-End Closing: Support activities to meet internal SLAs, ensuring all invoices are reviewed and actioned prior to closing. Payment Handling: Experience performing treasury operations, preparing settlement runs and troubleshooting errors. Automation & Efficiency: Embrace technology to enhance automation, optimise workflows, and improve the Contract-to-Pay process. Query Resolution: Handle vendor and internal enquiries promptly, including addressing payment issues, reversals, and approvals. Workflow Optimisation: Streamline processes for invoice processing, purchase order matching, and approval workflows. Professional Collaboration: Maintain professionalism in interactions with Accounts Payable, Finance teams, Procurement and Technology teams, and other stakeholders. Team Engagement: Participate in team meetings and training, applying Accounts Payable concepts to daily tasks. Issue Analysis: Perform root-cause analysis and effectively deliver solutions to stakeholders, vendors, and management. Ad-Hoc Projects: Meet deadlines for accounting tasks, specific projects, and month/year-end activities.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Proven invoice processing knowledge.
A minimum of 3 years of previous work experience within Accounts Payable.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to cooperate and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Thorough attention to detail, performing all work with high levels of accuracy.
Experience with an ERP.
Knowledge of basic financial and accounting terminology.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Workday
Experience with and implementing automated invoice ingestion/processing channels (e.g. EDI, PO Match, ERS, PO Plan, Recurring Payments, Contract to Pay flip).
Experience collaborating on enterprise-wide initiatives.
Advanced excel skills to develop AP reporting

Responsibilities

Scan and validate invoices received by email, resolve errors, and escalate technology issues as required within SLAs.
Process large volume of invoices in multiple languages via Concur Invoice for proper approval, amount, allocation code and expense methodology (prepaid, expense, accruals, etc) in line with SLAs.
Review and validate invoices to meet global standards and local government regulations, addressing tax discrepancies and coordinating with vendors for necessary revisions before processing.
Reconcile vendor accounts, analyse discrepancies, and resolve issues with vendors and business users.
Manage the end-to-end supplier lifecycle process, including onboarding, contract management, and offboarding.
Support activities to meet internal SLAs, ensuring all invoices are reviewed and actioned prior to closing.
Experience performing treasury operations, preparing settlement runs and troubleshooting errors.
Embrace technology to enhance automation, optimise workflows, and improve the Contract-to-Pay process.
Handle vendor and internal enquiries promptly, including addressing payment issues, reversals, and approvals.
Streamline processes for invoice processing, purchase order matching, and approval workflows.
Maintain professionalism in interactions with Accounts Payable, Finance teams, Procurement and Technology teams, and other stakeholders.
Participate in team meetings and training, applying Accounts Payable concepts to daily tasks.
Perform root-cause analysis and effectively deliver solutions to stakeholders, vendors, and management.
Meet deadlines for accounting tasks, specific projects, and month/year-end activities.