Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their Finance team. This hybrid role combines remote work with in-office collaboration, in Vancouver, BC. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounts payable operations, systems implementation, and process improvement, while supporting corporate compliance and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and distribute timely AP reports.
• Conduct vendor analysis, expense reviews, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Troubleshoot issues at both a strategic and functional level to ensure operational continuity.
• Oversee payment processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support the travel and expense program, ensuring adherence to policies.
• Promote timely and accurate expense processing and reconciliation.
• Assist in implementing and optimizing procure-to-pay (P2P) systems
• Ensure internal controls are upheld during system and process changes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and increased efficiency.
• Manage vendor onboarding and compliance processes.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and minimize risk.
• Ensure contract compliance and collaborate with legal and procurement teams.
• Analyze vendor performance for continuous improvement.
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand AP requirements and support their needs.
• Drive improvements across the P2P lifecycle through technology and automation.
• Lead AP month-end close tasks, including invoice and PO accruals.
• Perform reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with the Accounting team to support closing procedures.
• Manage invoice escalations and urgent requests.
• Act as the primary contact for AP-related external communication.

Qualifications:

• 2-4+ years of experience in accounts payable or financial operations.
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience within a finance function.
• Proficiency in AP platforms such as Coupa, Concur, and NetSuite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and enhance financial workflows.