Accounts Payable Analyst

Accounts Payable Analyst – Peninsula

Toronto, ON (On-site)

The Opportunity

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a young, dynamic, successful finance team as an Accounts Payable analyst for Peninsula Employment Services Limited (PES).

Job Overview

Part of the Peninsula Group based in UK, PES is a provider of external human resources solutions, including employment relations advice, health and safety advice and legal support, to small and medium-sized businesses located throughout Canada. Peninsula currently operates in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and most recently, Canada, and employs over 3,000 people globally. Peninsula opened its Canadian office in September 2017 and has quickly become one of the fastest growing companies in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.

You have progressive accounting experience having worked in accounts payable. You understand how important accurate and timely data entry is. You understand the complicities of multiple levels of invoice approval to pay. You like to work in a fast-paced, fun, and energic company.

Success in this role means accurate and timely process of invoices, clean vendor accounts, and a tight audit trail approval process.

Reporting to: Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring AP & Credit card mailbox daily.
• Enter AP Invoice or Credit Note into Dimensions, ensuring timely and accurate data entry.
• Upload AP Invoice or Credit Note to Focal Point approval system.
• Maintain and update Vendor Records, including payment details in Dimensions.
• Assist in timely and accurate payment processing and distribution of payments in Dimensions.
• Ensure all supplier accounts are up to date.
• Assist in timely and accurate postings of all Credit card transactions.
• Obtain required supporting documentation for all credit card transactions.
• Update credit card reconciliation reports for month-end.
• Process urgent “rush” time sensitive invoices and payments expediently and accurately.
• Follow up with internal approvers and managers on inquiries and rejections.
• Assist in setting up and onboarding of new employees in Access workspace software.
• Provide invoices and supporting documentation to Audit teams when required.
• Provide monthly Legal expense report to the claims team.
• Process Referral payments.
• Assist Accounting team with month-end and ad hoc tasks.
• College (or equivalent) diploma in accounting or business management.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in processing accounts payable.
• Able to work under pressure to tight financial reporting deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of accounting control procedures.

Skills and experience required:

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and an investigative approach to problem solving.
• Excellent customer service approach in relating with colleagues.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, proactiveness, and ownership of the role.
• Day off on your Birthday.
• Enhanced Benefits with Health, Dental, and Eye coverage.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching program.

This role is based in downtown Toronto (100% onsite)

Why work at Peninsula

Peninsula is a highly motivated enterprise that promotes an entrepreneurial culture. Peninsula is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where all employees are values. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in our selection process.