Accounts Payable Specialist

**Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA)**is a recognized, industry-led, not-for-profit organization that operates regulated recycling programs across Canada.

We provide environmental compliance programs for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of electronics and represent the largest network of qualified processors and drop-off locations in Canada.

Our mandate is to ensure end-of-life electronics are handled in a safe, secure and environmentally-sound manner.

We currently have an opening for an **Accounts Payable Specialist** based out of our **Mississauga**head office located at **5750 Explorer Drive**.

**Role Overview**

The Accounts Payable Specialist is a key member of our Accounting and Finance Team, and is responsible for handling daily, weekly, monthly, and annual entries in the accounting system and accounts payable sub-ledger. This Accountant role will ensure tasks are completely timely, accurately, effectively, efficiently in a compliant manner with professionalism; and contribute to the overall success of the accounting department.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Process invoices for multiple categories (suppliers, employees, service providers, etc.) within payment cycles and month-end deadlines
- Accurately enter and allocate the invoice to the appropriate entity, cost centres, general ledger accounts, and tax authority and codes
- Prepare and generate accounts payable reports including Open Payables report
- Work on weekly and monthly bank reconciliations such generating the bank portal transaction reports which are reconciled to SAP Bank Statement, process SAP adjustments, and post the Statement to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Proactively resolve invoicing discrepancies with cross functional departments
- Monitor, audit, reconcile and process corporate credit card transactions in accordance with company policy and substantive approved back-up receipts
- Audit employee expense reports and receipts in accordance with company policy and guidelines, and process report for employee reimbursement
- Analyse and present data to internal stakeholders using Excel and other system relevant reporting tools, and flag any potential issues or discrepancies detected
- Maintain detailed and organized records as per regulatory requirements and internal standards, processes and procedures and company policies
- Administrative Accounting responsibilities and ad hoc tasks and assignments

**Requirements**:

- Has university degree or college diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience in accounts payable
- Knowledge of financial reporting processes and requirements
- Is proficient with MS Office with strong Excel skills
- Familiarity with SAP Business ByDesign (SAP BYD) is an asset
- Highly organized with a great attention to detail
- Able to prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic busy team setting
- Excellent teamwork ability and comfort is required in this role
- Solid critical thinking, analytical aptitude, and problem-solving ability
- Effective professional verbal and written English Communication is essential
- Possesses a love of numbers, processes, and systems
- Self-motivated, proactive and disciplined to work without direct supervision
- Fluency in spoken and written French would be an asset for the role

Remuneration includes company-paid benefits, RRSP matching program, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

It’s impossible to imagine a world today without electronics. Come and be a part of the recycling solution
- EPRA is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment. Our goal is to attract and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accommodation to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounts payable: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON

Expected start date: 2025-06-30