Accounts Payable Specialist

The Role

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for day-to-day AP processing with added scope, complexity, and independence. This role builds on core AP experience and focuses on resolving more involved issues, supporting process consistency across the team, and working with a broader set of internal and external contacts. The Specialist also plays a hands-on role in supporting the integrity of financial data through accurate processing, reconciliation, and documentation.

What You Do

• Process accounts payable bills accurately and on schedule, including more complex or exception-based transactions.
• Collaborate with business unit and department leaders to validate coding, resolve discrepancies, and confirm approval flows.
• Take the lead on vendor issue resolution, including follow-ups on missing or disputed items.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and automate AP processes, and help design, test, and implement solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and internal controls. 
• Support the implementation and optimization of automated AP workflows, including invoice intake, coding, approval routing, and payment processes.
• Support enhancements to SAP Concur and other finance systems, including troubleshooting workflow issues, testing new configurations and implementing process improvements.
• Analyze AP data to help identify recurring issues, process gaps, or opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Complete monthly reconciliations of vendor statements and AP subledgers, and investigate any variances.
• Review and verify employee expense reports, including escalations or out-of-policy submissions.
• Ensure timely vendor payments in alignment with internal controls, company policies, and contracts.
• Support month-end close by preparing relevant documentation and summaries of AP activity.
• Help support the onboarding or training of newer AP team members when needed.
• Maintain the confidentiality of financial and employee information at all times.
• Performs other related duties, including ad hoc tasks or finance projects, as assigned to support team objectives, departmental needs, and overall organizational priorities. 

What You Bring

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable (AP) or general accounting.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working in an automated AP environment and supporting system implementations, workflow automation, or process improvement initiatives. 
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills. Experience with SAP Concur or AP automation platforms is considered a strong asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal teams and external vendors.
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage pressure effectively.

Note: This position requires a security clearance from the Government of Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must successfully obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance. Please note that specific customer contracts may impose additional security verification requirements. Obtaining and maintaining all required security clearances is a condition of employment. For more information on the Government of Canada's security screening process, please visit Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Versaterm is committed to fair and equitable compensation that is competitive, consistent, and aligned with the value each role contributes to our organization. The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon many factors, such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience, education, training as well as internal equity, market data, and business needs. In addition to base salary and our comprehensive benefits offering, some roles may also be eligible for variable compensation such as incentive plans or discretionary performance bonuses.