General Accountant - Accounts Payable

HighlightTA•Toronto, ON

About The Position

HighlightTA is the on-demand talent team for StickerYou. StickerYou is a leading global e-commerce company for custom die-cut products such as stickers, labels, decals, temporary tattoos and more. Our proprietary platform infuses automation technology and creativity to empower anyone to make the best custom products in any size, shape and quantity. Businesses and consumers can make their marketing, packaging, décor or personal expression professional grade. We believe in the enormous power of customization. We are a smart, creative, and passionate group dedicated to growing the most talented and engaging people in Toronto, Canada. Although we are a global company utilizing software and advanced digital manufacturing, we proudly make custom products locally. We make what matters stick! StickerYou is looking for an experienced General Accountant with knowledge in Accounts Payable. Someone who owns spending processes, spending analysis, and payment functions — bringing strong judgment, curiosity, and the ability to interpret information and make sound decisions, not just process transactions. You will take responsibility for end-to-end AP operations, spending analysis, and payment execution, while contributing to continuous improvement across accounting processes. This position offers meaningful exposure to senior finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who: Takes pride in running a clean, efficient payables operation. Doesn’t wait to be told what to fix. Sees inefficiencies and improves them. Is comfortable working independently and being accountable for outcomes. Loves to pursue a curiosity and learn more - understand what we are spending money on and why, not just paying the bills. You will report to the Finance & Accounting Manager and work closely with the CFO and business leaders across the company.

Requirements

2-3 years of relevant accounting experience with solid foundational knowledge in general accounting principles beyond accounts payable.
General accounting experience
Experience owning AP processes, not just performing data entry.
Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar systems.
Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
A critical thinker - you ask “does this make sense?”
A problem solver.
Detail-oriented but practical.
Organized and able to manage competing priorities.
Professional, confident, and comfortable interacting with stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in Accounts Payable.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the end-to-end Accounts Payable cycle and the integrity of the payables function.
Manage the full AP cycle: invoice intake, coding, approvals, payments, and vendor management
Ensure invoices are accurate, properly supported, and appropriate for payment
Own payment execution (ACH, wires, electronic payments, etc.)
Oversee credit card and employee expense processing
Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies proactively
Review spending and vendor activity for anomalies, missing information, or inconsistencies and follow up proactively.
Prepare AP-related journal entries and reconciliations.
Maintain clean vendor subledgers and ensure accurate period-end accruals.
Support audit requests related to AP and expenses.
Continuously evaluate how AP is being done and identify ways to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Help reduce manual work, improve approval workflows, and strengthen documentation.
Take initiative on system and process improvements within Procurify and QBO.
Work with department leaders to ensure spend is understood, appropriate, and properly coded.
Communicate clearly and confidently when information is missing or approvals are unclear.
As part of a lean team, cross-train on other accounting processes and provide coverage when needed.