Accounts Payable Specialist

Reporting to our Controller and working as a key member of our AP team, this role is responsible to provide day-to-day accounts payable expertise for all financial transactions for Alta Genetics North America payables. You will be required to use JD Edwards and other related systems.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6-month Contract (anticipated through April 30, 2027)

Work Location: In person

Primary Responsibilities

• Answer both vendor and internal queries
• Review, verify, and enter all invoices
• Track and process expense reports in compliance with company’s policies and procedures
• Process cheque runs, and organize mailing to vendors and contractors in a timely manner
• Post and reconcile accounts payable transactions
• Monitor and conduct analysis on accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries to resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Assist with month end closing and reports
• Provide supporting documentation for audits

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in an Accounts Payable position
• Exposure to multi-currency payables as well as 1099 experience is considered an asset
• Computer Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate Level in Excel)
• Experience utilizing JD Edwards Enterprise One 9.2 software is considered an asset
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organizational and administrative abilities
• Self-motivated to complete tasks both in a team and individual setting
• Willing to take on additional duties as required
• Ability to take initiative to continuously review and improve the processes and information within the department and company
• High level of customer service and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and priorities to meet deadlines