Job Title: Accounts Payable ClerkJob Description This role focuses on full-cycle accounts payable processing in a high-volume environment using Ariba and SAP. The Accounts Payable Clerk uploads and processes invoices, maintains accurate financial records, supports payroll and statutory remittances, and contributes to financial reporting and year-end activities. The position offers exposure to a hospital environment, significant autonomy, and opportunities to develop and grow within accounts payable. Responsibilities + Upload and process invoices accurately in the Ariba system, handling approximately 200 invoices per week. + Maintain complete and accurate financial records by establishing, monitoring, and balancing various accounts using computerized bookkeeping systems. + Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile bank and credit accounts, maintain the general ledger, and assist in the preparation of financial statements. + Process payroll by calculating wages, overtime, and deductions in a timely and accurate manner. + Respond promptly and professionally to vendor and internal emails regarding payments, invoice status, and related inquiries. + Obtain all required approvals before processing payments to ensure compliance with internal controls and policies. + Complete and submit statutory remittances, including GST/HST, payroll source deductions, workers’ compensation reports, pension contributions, and other required government filings. + Generate financial, statistical, and accounting reports to support management decision-making and regulatory compliance. + Coordinate with external accountants to support year-end procedures and audits. + Manage the shared accounts payable mailbox by retrieving invoices each morning and moving them to your working folder. + Maintain and process invoices from your individual outbox, ensuring timely posting and payment. + Participate in weekly payment runs, rotating responsibility with a team of AP clerks, and process special or off-cycle payments when needed. + Manage increased invoice volume during year-end periods, handling approximately 70–100 invoices during peak times in addition to regular workload. + Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, invoices, and payments. + Support continuous improvement of accounts payable processes and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Essential Skills + Proven experience in full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, purchase order matching, reconciliations, and weekly payments. + Hands-on experience with Ariba, including uploading and processing a high volume of invoices (approximately 200 invoices weekly). + Practical experience using SAP to pay invoices and manage accounts payable transactions. + Strong Excel skills, including statement reconciliations and use of lookup functions such as H&V (e.g., VLOOKUP or similar). + Ability to manage high volumes of invoices accurately and efficiently while meeting deadlines. + Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles, including journal entries, trial balances, and general ledger maintenance. + Experience reconciling bank and credit accounts and supporting financial statement preparation. + Knowledge of payroll processing, including calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions. + Familiarity with statutory remittances such as GST/HST, payroll source deductions, workers’ compensation, and pension contributions. + Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping. + Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors, internal stakeholders, and external accountants. + Ability to work both independently with autonomy and collaboratively within a team of accounts payable professionals. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience working in a hospital or healthcare-related environment is an asset. + Comfort working in a fast-paced setting with fluctuating invoice volumes, particularly during year-end periods. + Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs. + Strong problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and reconciliation issues. + Proactive approach to process improvement and willingness to learn new systems and procedures. + Professionalism and reliability in handling sensitive financial information and adhering to internal controls. Work Environment This is an on-site position based in an office environment in Scarborough, ON, with a standard schedule of Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., totaling 37.5 hours per week. The role requires working in the office five days a week and may involve occasional overtime during critical periods such as system go-live or year-end, subject to prior approval. You will work as part of a team of five accounts payable clerks and collaborate regularly with internal departments and external accountants. The environment provides exposure to a hospital setting while the project is ongoing and offers significant autonomy and opportunities for professional growth in accounts payable. Work is primarily computer-based, using systems such as Ariba, SAP, and Excel, in a professional office setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Toronto,ON. À propos d'Aston Carter: Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. 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