Accounts Payable Specialist

2 weeks ago


Waterloo, Canada Open Text Corporation Full time

**Accounts Payable Specialist**:

- Req id: 40240- Waterloo, ON, CA**OPENTEXT**
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

**YOUR IMPACT**

Joining as an AP Specialist, under the guidance of the Manager, Accounts Payable, you play a vital role in maintaining AP accuracy. Collaborating with peers and stakeholders, you ensure the delivery of best-in-class AP processes, demonstrating exceptional customer service, problem-solving skills, and fostering continuous improvement within the AP function.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- Timely review, analyze, and process invoices according to policies, SOPs, and work instructions, ensuring prompt vendor payments.
- Maintain administrative aspects for vendor accounts, including accurate setup, coordination of invoice receipt, payment communications, and contact details maintenance.
- Process invoices within prescribed SLAs.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to streamline processes per vendor account, ensuring timely resolution of invoice issues.
- Drive efficiency and effectiveness improvements in the business process.
- Conduct root cause analysis for issues and propose corrective/preventive actions.
- Fulfill internal audit requirements.
- Partner with systems team on testing and change management support.
- Meet set AP KPI targets.
- Assist in acquisition integration activities as assigned.
- Deliver on other assignments as required.

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**
- College Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Accounts Payable or Administrative Vendor Account Management.
- Minimum 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
- Global experience is an asset.
- Strong writing, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and influence change.
- Organized with the ability to prioritize multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter and strong team player with a willingness to learn and teach.
- Proficiency in reporting and analytics.
- Good working knowledge of ERP environment, specifically SAP and VIM or other workflow tools.
- Demonstrated success in negotiation tactics for dispute resolution.
- Second language skill is an asset (French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Nordic).
- Working towards an Accounting Designation is an asset.
- Good working knowledge of Accounting principles and P2P/AP processes.

**ONE LAST THING**
Joining our team isn't just about a job; it's about being part of a dynamic environment where collaboration, growth, and excellence are valued. As an AP Specialist, you'll contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of our Accounts Payable processes, playing a crucial role in our organization's success.



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