Accounts Payable Accountant - 12 Months

Our client is a market leader in the field of laser-based projection and Ai Inspection manufacturing technologies. They are looking to bring on a resource for an Accounts Payable Accountant during a busy time. The role is in office 5 days a week in Kitchener, ON. The Accounts Payable Accountant will lead day-to-day AP activities and will be reporting to the Accounting Manager, this one-year contract role and will be responsible for all accounts payable and related tasks. Accounts Payable - Process and code vendor invoices, payments, and payment documentation accurately and timely. - Obtain payment approvals and ensure compliance with company policies and controls. - Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice, pricing, quantity, tax, and payment discrepancies. - Manage vendor onboarding and master-data updates, including banking, tax, and verification requirements. - Process corporate credit cards and employee T&E expenses using SAP Concur. - Partner with internal departments to resolve purchasing, receiving, coding, tax, and approval issues. - Perform month-end GL reconciliations for AP, accrued liabilities, and related accounts. - Maintain AP procedures and controls, support audits, and ensure compliance with SOX, tax, statutory, and record-retention requirements. - Identify and implement process improvements to streamline accounts payable operations. What You Bring - Post secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. - Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounts payable - Ability to use Windows applications including Word, Excel, etc. - Experience with ERP systems. Experience with Epicor is an asset. - High level of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to handle large volumes of transactions, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. - Strong organizational skills and strong team player with a commitment to providing exceptional internal and external customer service. TMGCT