AP Specialist (temp to perm) 3-month contract

About the Opportunity

• Receive, review, and process vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding to the appropriate general ledger accounts.

Perform three-way matching (purchase order, receipt, invoice) to verify accuracy prior to processing payments.

Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and proper documentation.

Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Set up and maintain vendor profiles in accounting and payment platforms (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Plooto), ensuring banking and tax information remains current.

Verify GST / HST numbers using the CRA registry and ensure tax compliance.

Execute vendor payments through AP automation tools (e.g., Tipalti, Plooto), ensuring payment accuracy and timeliness.

Monitor and manage the accounts payable inbox, responding to inquiries promptly and professionally.

Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting related to accounts payable.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization and increased use of automation and AI tools.

About You :

5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, preferably in a mid-to-large organization.

Strong working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (required).

Hands-on experience with AP automation tools and AI-enabled platforms (e.g., Tipalti, Plooto, or similar).

Advanced Excel skills, including reconciliations, data analysis, and supplier payment tracking.

Solid understanding of GST / HST and Canadian AP compliance requirements.

Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interact confidently with vendors and internal teams.

Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.

Pay Range : $26 - $32 per hour

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

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Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.