Accounts Payable Assistant

2 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada City of Mississauga Full time

Req ID: 24605
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 04/15/2024

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable & Commodity Tax, the Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for supporting and auditing the City's payment releases (including payments by Electronic Funds Transfer, Wires, Cheques, US ACH and Visa Payables Automation), troubleshoot exceptions and issues that arise in payment processing and SAP Concur Expense, conduct transactional banking activities (e.g. stop payments), and respond to inquiries from internal staff and external stakeholders.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Audits and reviews Accounts Payable invoices and payment requests against invoice requirements to ensure the accuracy of vendor information.
- Ensures payment dates are accurate according to payment terms and payment types, communicates with Accounts Payable Representatives, the Supervisor and other staff when discrepencies are identified.
- Generates and audits payment proposals and payment runs for all outbound Accounts Payable payments by Electronic Fund Transfer, Cheque, Visa Payables Automation and US ACH through SAP or the City's online banking platform.
- Update proposal logs and tracking for payment runs
- Prints, sorts and distributes all Accounts Payable cheques, including special instruction slips and notifications included that accompany payment.
- Oversees the physical printing of cheques, ensures cheque stock is accounted for, and when maintenance of the cheque printer is required.
- Reviews online banking platform to ensure payment withdrawals have been processed, verifies and actions returned payments as required.
- Prepares stop payments and updates tracking as required.
- Supports the PCard Administrator by monitoring SAP Concur Expense audit reviews, monitors financial posting jobs for errors, troubeshoots expense reporting errors brought forward by satff, and processes journal entries for personal expense reimbursements as required.
- Generates monthly reports for SAP and SAP Concur Expense as required by the Supervisor and Manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Post secondary education in business, accounting, finance.
- Understanding of accounting principles, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and accounting for a variety of accounts payable transactions.
- A minimum of 2 years of prior experience in an Accounts Payable environment, including a strong understanding of how to audit invoices
- Prior experience of SAP Finance modules, including generation of payment runs, preparing journal entries, downloading reports is preferred.
- Prior use of SAP Concur Expense and Concur invoice is an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the use of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create formulas and templates to be used by others.
- Knowledge of the use online banking tools and products, including preparing wire payments, EFT's and stop payments is preferred.
- A strong attention to detail is required, including the ability to deliver the work thoroughly and accurately.
- Strong communication skills, both in writing and orally when communicating with vendors, other team members and staff across the organization

Hourly Rate/Salary: 51,800 - 69,067
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: 300 City Centre Drive, Hybrid
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office, CMO/Finance Division, Business Planning & Financial Servic
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

**Accommodations**
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.



  • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada City of Mississauga Full time

    Req ID: 24605 Vacancy Type: Permanent Number of Positions: 1 Closing Date: 04/15/2024 Job Summary Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable & Commodity Tax, the Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for supporting and auditing the City's payment releases (including payments by Electronic Funds Transfer, Wires, Cheques, US ACH and Visa Payables...


  • Mississauga, Canada Gay Lea Foods Full time

    **Assistant Supervisor, Accounts Payable** **Department**:Finance **Reports to**:Supervisor, Accounts Payable **Status**:Full-time **Purpose**: Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, this position is primarily responsible for assisting in the day-to-day administration and transactions of the accounts payable coordinators. Through understanding of...

  • Accounts Payable

    2 weeks ago


    Mississauga, Canada Duron Ontario Ltd. Full time

    We are seeking an individual with Accounts Payable experience. This person must also have the ability to assist with Reception, Accounts Receivable billings, payroll processing, and documentation management when required. **Company Profile**: For 60 years, Duron has been highly committed to our clients, suppliers and employees. We have become industry...


  • Mississauga, Canada Adecco Canada Full time

    Adecco Engineering & Technical is searching for an Accounts Payable Supervisor for our client, a leader in their sector, to support operations onsite (potential future hybrid) in Mississauga, ON. This position supports the objectives of the Finance and Accounting team and will be responsible to supervise all accounts payable functions, ensuring that all...


  • Mississauga, Canada Adecco Canada Full time

    Adecco Engineering & Technical is searching for an Accounts Payable Supervisor for our client, a leader in their sector, to support operations onsite (potential future hybrid) in Mississauga, ON. This position supports the objectives of the Finance and Accounting team and will be responsible to supervise all accounts payable functions, ensuring that all...


  • Mississauga, Canada Adecco Canada Full time

    Adecco Engineering & Technical is searching for an Accounts Payable Supervisor for our client, a leader in their sector, to support operations onsite (potential future hybrid) in Mississauga, ON. This position supports the objectives of the Finance and Accounting team and will be responsible to supervise all accounts payable functions, ensuring that all...


  • Mississauga, Canada ETG Commodities Inc. Full time

    **JOB DESCRIPTION** **Title**:Accounts Payable Specialist **Department**:Accounting & Finance **Reports to**:Corporate Controller **Position Overview**: As an Accounts Payable Specialist at ETG Commodities Inc. you will play a pivotal role in managing accounts payable transactions related to our agriculture commodities business. Your primary responsibility...


  • Mississauga, Canada TA Networks Full time

    Duties - Process accounts payable invoices and ensure accurate and timely payments - Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents - Review and verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization - Resolve any discrepancies or issues with vendors or internal departments - Maintain vendor files and update vendor information as...


  • Mississauga, Canada TIP Group Full time

    Position: Accounts Payable Manager - Location: 1880 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, ON, L4W1J3 - Reporting to: Finance Controller, North America - Job Status: Full-time, Permanent- Take your career to new heights and join TIP Group, a top equipment service provider in Canada and Europe! Our trailer leasing, rental, maintenance, and repair services, keep...


  • Mississauga, Canada TIP Group Full time

    Position: Accounts Payable Manager Location :  1880 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, ON, L4W1J3 Reporting to:  Finance Controller, North America Job Status:  Full-time, Permanent Take your career to new heights and join TIP Group, a top equipment service provider in Canada and Europe! Our trailer leasing, rental, maintenance, and repair...


  • Mississauga, Canada NaceCare Solutions Full time

    **AP and Accounting Specialist** **Job Core Purpose** The AP and Accounting Specialist manages the day-to-day functions of accounts payable and daily cash receipts. **Reports To** Controller **Key Responsibilities** 1. Accounts Payable Management a. Processes and manages all accounts payable transactions b. Records invoices, ensures approvals are in...


  • Mississauga, Canada Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) Full time

    EPRA is an ambitious organisation with presence across Canada that invests in technology, the environment, and most importantly dynamic people! We are looking to add a high performing **Accounts Payable Associate** with a roll up your sleeve attitude to our team! **Job Type**: Permanent Full Time **CORE COMPETENCIES**: - Ability to work independently and...


  • Mississauga, ON, Canada Adecco Canada Full time

    Adecco Engineering & Technical is searching for an Accounts Payable Supervisor for our client, a leader in their sector, to support operations onsite (potential future hybrid) in Mississauga, ON. This position supports the objectives of the Finance and Accounting team and will be responsible to supervise all accounts payable functions, ensuring that all...

  • Accounts Receivable

    17 hours ago


    Mississauga, Canada Koss Aerospace Full time

    **Job Summary**: The Account Receivable / Payable Clerk is mainly responsible for managing Accounts Receivable (AR) & Accounts Payable (AP). The main duty involves the processing and posting of all AR invoices and cash receipts in a correct and timely manner as well as supporting AP. Other duties may be assigned where deemed...


  • Mississauga, Canada The State Group Full time

    **CONSTRUCTION IS LEADING THE WORLD IN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND THOSE OPPORTUNITIES CAN BE FOUND AT THE STATE GROUP.** The State Group’s family of companies is experiencing exponential growth through investing in our people, innovation, and technology. Since 1961, our 2400+ professionals in North America have provided comprehensive multi-trade contracting...


  • Mississauga, Canada First Onsite Full time

    Looking for a fast-paced, exciting job opportunity? Look no further than First Onsite! We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our national finance team. As our Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a key role in providing timely and accurate clerical support in the area of accounts payable. **A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...


  • Mississauga, Canada Tree of Life Canada Full time

    Overview: Good people, working with good people, for our common good. **Sound good?** KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed...


  • Mississauga, Canada Applied Electronics Full time

    We are seeking an **Accounts Payable Clerk** responsible for processing accounts payable invoices in the ERP system and responsible for maintaining and updating accounts payable vendor data, completing corporate cheque runs, and processing corporate purchase order invoices. Additionally, to ensure the accuracy and completeness of Accounts Payable balances,...


  • Mississauga, Canada Triumph Express Canada Full time

    Overview: **Responsibilities**: - Post vendors billing and process payment. - Ensure credit and debit are posted accurately. - Audit and approve carrier bills against accruals. - Assist accounts payables, monitor AP statement for payment. - Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately and in accordance with company policy and accepted...


  • Mississauga, Canada Mpac Group Full time

    **Job Title**:Accounts Payable Analyst **Reports to**:Controller **PURPOSE OF THE JOB**: Reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Payable Analyst role carries the overall responsibility of all accounts payable, general accounting, Concur support, Reporting and Reconciliations for Mpac Mississauga and USA along with a few office administration...