AP Operations Accountant

Tools for Humanity•City of Lloydminster, AB

90d

About The Position

Tools for Humanity is looking for a detail‑oriented and dependable Accountant to support our core AP and vendor operations. This is a hands-on role focused on accounts payable, PO creation, basic accounts receivable support, bank and card reconciliations, payment processing, accruals, and vendor coordination. You will report to the Accounting Operations team and play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments to support monthly and quarterly close cycles, without owning overall GL or technical accounting. This role is based in India. To best support our global team, including colleagues in Munich and San Francisco, the person in this role is expected to begin their workday at 2 PM IST to allow collaboration time with teams in SF and Munich.

Requirements

2–3 years of accounting experience, with meaningful hands‑on time in accounts payable and invoice processing; experience in a startup, high‑growth, or public accounting environment is a plus.
Hands‑on experience with accounts payable, vendor management, bank reconciliations, and AP‑related accruals.
Basic understanding of U.S. GAAP principles and how they relate to AP and accruals.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and against deadlines.
Good communication skills and comfort working with cross‑functional teams and external vendors.
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PO‑based AP and matching invoices to POs/receipts (preferred).
Familiarity with tools such as Tipalti, Navan, Brex, Mercury, or similar finance platforms (preferred).

Responsibilities

Create and manage purchase orders and ensure proper linkage between POs, receipts, and vendor invoices (where applicable).
Process and manage accounts payable, including invoice intake, review, coding, routing for approvals, and payment processing.
Support accounts receivable as needed, including basic invoicing, collections follow‑ups, and customer account reconciliations.
Perform bank and credit card reconciliations for assigned accounts and investigate routine discrepancies.
Prepare and post AP‑related accruals and journal entries as part of the close process, under guidance from senior accountants.
Coordinate and communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payment status, documentation requirements, and statement reconciliations.
Ensure accurate vendor master data, support vendor onboarding, and follow required checks for new vendors and banking details.
Support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by providing clean AP schedules and reconciliations.
Maintain organized, audit‑ready documentation to support internal controls and external audits.
Assist with ad hoc reporting and accounting projects as needed.