Analyst, Accounts Payable

IMAX•Mississauga, ON

13d•CA$49,953 - CA$62,442

About The Position

IMAX is seeking an Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst to join our Finance team. Reporting to the AP Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the end-to-end accounts payable process across all IMAX locations outside of China. The successful candidate will ensure the timely and accurate processing of invoices, employee expenses, and vendor payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and internal controls. The AP Analyst will play a key role in managing vendor relationships, reconciling accounts, supporting month-end close activities, and driving process accuracy across the accounts payable function. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced, global environment.

Requirements

University degree or college diploma in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
5+ years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience
Experience processing invoices, expense reports, vendor payments, and account reconciliations
Experience supporting month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
Experience working with multiple currencies and international vendor payments
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with SAP and Concur Expense and Invoice modules
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across internal and external stakeholders
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multinational or global finance environment
Knowledge of ERP systems, financial controls, and audit processes
Experience supporting process improvements or automation initiatives
Industry experience in Manufacturing, Technology, Entertainment, Media, or Shared Services Finance

Responsibilities

Process and verify vendor invoices through Concur and SAP, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Review invoice approvals, general ledger coding, and supporting documentation prior to posting
Perform three-way matching for inventory invoices and resolve discrepancies with Supply Chain teams and vendors
Process employee expense reports through Concur and SAP
Generate and process weekly payment proposals, including ACH and wire transfers
Process manual payments, stop payments, returned ACH transactions, and wire transfers as required
Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for all accounts payable transactions
Analyze and reconcile vendor statements with the Accounts Payable subledger
Research and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies
Prepare quarterly Top 20 vendor reconciliations
Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to manage payment expectations and resolve inquiries
Provide ad hoc account analysis and reporting as required
Reconcile Accounts Payable accounts and support monthly close activities
Prepare and post accrual journal entries within month-end deadlines
Review the AP subledger to identify and resolve aged balances and outstanding credits
Ensure compliance with IMAX policies, signing authority requirements, and internal controls
Support internal and external audits through the preparation of supporting documentation
Partner with IT to resolve system interface issues between Concur and SAP
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve AP processes and reporting accuracy
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls
Support additional finance projects and ad hoc assignments as required