Accounts Payable Manager (Contract - 15 Months)

Dejero•Waterloo, ON

2d•CA$60,000 - CA$85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a contract role for 15 months where the Accounts Payable Manager will lead the day-to-day accounts payable function, balancing accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional service for both employees and vendors. The role involves driving continuous improvements, supporting month-end reporting, and making a meaningful impact on how the company operates. As a key member of the Finance team, the Accounts Payable Manager will own the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and internal controls. This includes accurately processing and recording supplier invoices, coding expenses, performing three-way matching, reviewing and verifying invoice approvals, and managing the vendor payment cycle. The role also involves reconciling vendor statements, maintaining vendor master records, managing employee expense reimbursements, preparing month-end AP reconciliations, and reconciling corporate credit card statements. Additionally, the Accounts Payable Manager will assist with cash flow forecasting, prepare audit schedules, and identify opportunities to improve AP processes and internal controls. Protecting confidential financial and employee information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism is also a key aspect of the role.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in accounts payable
Strong Excel skills and ability to perform vendor account reconciliations
Experience working with sensitive information, maintaining high standards of confidentiality
Strong communication ability across all levels of business
Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools and technologies as a standard part of daily work. Employees are expected to actively utilize AI to improve productivity, create and optimize AI-assisted workflows, automate routine tasks where appropriate, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance individual, team, and organizational performance.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with NetSuite

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and internal controls
Accurately process and record supplier invoices, coding expenses to the appropriate general ledger accounts and performing three-way matching where applicable
Review and verify invoice approvals, ensuring appropriate authorization and supporting documentation prior to payment
Manage the vendor payment cycle, including preparing payment runs, considering payment terms, optimizing cash flow where possible, and maintaining positive vendor relationships.
Reconcile vendor statements and accounts, investigate discrepancies, resolve outstanding issues, and respond to vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Maintain vendor master records, including onboarding new vendors, validating banking information, and ensuring accurate vendor data is maintained
Manage the employee expense reimbursement process per established timelines and ensure all expense submissions are in accordance with Dejero’s expense policy
Prepare month-end accounts payable reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and supporting schedules to facilitate accurate financial reporting
Reconcile corporate credit card statements, ensuring transactions are accurately coded, supported by appropriate documentation, and comply with company policies.
Assist with cash flow forecasting by providing accounts payable aging and upcoming payment requirements
Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and respond to external auditor requests related to accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes, enhance internal controls, and increase efficiency through automation and best practices
Protect confidential financial and employee information by maintaining the highest level of discretion and professionalism, and adhering to Dejero security and privacy policies