Accounts Payable Specialist

Company Overview:

Tron Construction and Mining, proudly owned by English River First Nation, is committed to creating opportunities and benefits for Aboriginal workers and communities. Over the past 25 years, we have worked to build a team and operating model that can meet the needs of companies that are global leaders in their industries.

Tron brings a deep respect for the land and its people, which has helped us build an exceptional track record. Tron has embraced and developed our own workface planning program to deliver on our promise of cost efficient and on-time projects.

Job Title:Accounts Payable Specialist

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist will own the full procure-to-pay workflow, ensuring vendor invoices and payment processes are executed with precision, speed, and compliance. This role plays a critical part in maintaining strong vendor relationships, supporting procurement efficiency, and enabling accurate financial reporting to drive operational performance across Tron Construction & Mining. This role requires a detail-driven, proactive finance professional with strong organizational discipline and a commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Execution

• Process vendor invoices with accuracy, ensuring appropriate cost coding and match-to-purchase orders (three-way match standards).

• Review and verify receipt documentation signed by Site Coordinators prior to invoice approval.

• Maintain daily AP queue and ensure timely payment preparation within agreed terms.

• Prepare and issue purchase orders based on approved purchase requisitions.

• Submit purchase orders to vendors while copying the requestor for visibility and tracking.

• Set up new vendors, maintain vendor files, and manage EFT/ACH documentation.

• Support preparation of weekly/bi-weekly vendor payables lists for payment runs and cash planning.

• Process and reconcile corporate credit card transactions including allocation to job cost codes.

• Resolve discrepancies, shortages, credits, delivery issues, and pricing variances with internal project and procurement stakeholders.

• Track vendor discounts, rebates, and early payment opportunities to support margin optimization.

• Perform monthly AP account reconciliations and assist with month-end close.

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance with internal controls.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison with Procurement, Site Administrators, Project Coordinators, Project Managers, and Vendors to ensure smooth procure-to-pay operations.

• Support continuous improvement of AP procedures, automation opportunities, and process digitization using InEight and Sage 300.

Qualifications:

• Certificate or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or business-related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable role, preferably within construction or project-based environments.
• Experience with job-costing and three-way match processes.
• Proficiency in SAGE 300 or NetSuite (or similar construction accounting platforms).
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated professionalism and confidentiality in handling financial data.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Please apply through the Des Nedhe website at As a diverse and inclusive employer, we encourage all qualified and interested candidates apply.

Applicants from Indigenous communities who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Exempt : No

Type : Full Time

Department : Finance

Location : OFFICE TRON