AP Payments Analyst - 6 Month Term

Boyd Group Services•Winnipeg, MB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to manage and oversee the accuracy and compliance of payables reconciliations within the full accounting cycle. This position performs advanced technical analysis of financial records to ensure adherence to established policies and regulatory standards. Additionally, the Analyst coordinates communications between internal and external stakeholders and supervises the integrity of the payables workflow. This is a 6-month contract position.

Requirements

A post-secondary program in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field is required.
Two or more years of experience in full-cycle accounting or a technical financial role.
Advanced technical knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting, specifically Accounts Payable.
Expertise in ERP software systems and advanced Excel (XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) for data analysis.
Strong supervisory and coordination skills with the ability to lead projects or workflows.
Ability to interpret and apply complex financial regulations and internal controls.
Can communicate effectively with shops and business stakeholders.
Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle Accounts Payable process, ensuring the technical accuracy of vendor payments and General Ledger (GL) coding.
Perform complex account reconciliations and maintain financial records in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Coordinate work-related inquiries from stakeholders, acting as a lead point of contact for complex dispute resolution between suppliers, shops and business units.
Analyze and manage the Payables Aging report, expediting payments for overdue invoices, collecting overpayments and sending payment remittance details.
Develop and implement process improvements for the accounts payable system, including the research and rectification of complex financial discrepancies (e.g., returned payments, refunds, invoice disputes and unpaid invoices).
Oversee and evaluate compliance with departmental and financial policies.
Other duties as assigned.