Accounting Analyst

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Toronto, ON
$70,000-80,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

Our client, a leading and reputable company in the food industry, is seeking a progressive and detail-oriented, process-driven Accounting Analyst to join its growing finance team. This is a pivotal moment as the company undergoes significant business transformation, including major facility expansions and a full SAP S/4HANA implementation. This broad, hands-on role offers exposure across finance, focusing on Accounts Payable, general accounting tasks, and a high-visibility SAP S/4HANA implementation.Reporting directly to the Controller, this role will own the day-to-day AP function, support period-end close and audit, and play a key role in the rollout of the SAP implementation and a new AP Automation platform. There are no direct reports.
If you are a enrolled in or someone who wants to pursue their CPA, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of something bigger than a journal entry, this is your opportunity.Responsibilities:

Oversee the full-cycle AP function, including management of the AP inbox, ensuring timely triage, processing, and organization of vendor invoices.
Drive the transition to a fully digitized AP environment by implementing scalable, paperless processes for invoice intake and management.
Prepare and execute vendor payments, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and adherence to payment schedules.
Cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships by managing inquiries, performing statement reconciliations, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring clear, professional communication.
Play a key role in the implementation of SAP S/4HANA, with a focus on optimizing AP processes and workflows.
Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for AP automation tools, ensuring systems are thoroughly validated and ready for successful deployment.
Document current and future AP processes to support system configuration, testing, and end-user training.
Collaborate with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to identify and implement opportunities for automation and continuous process improvement.
Perform bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly.
Prepare month-end journal entries and accruals to support an accurate and timely close process.
Contribute to the period-end close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and the general ledger remains complete and reliable.
Support the annual external audit by preparing working papers, compiling documentation, and responding to auditor requests efficiently.

What You Bring

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA designation in progress or open to pursuing
3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with solid exposure to AP and general accounting functions
Experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments such as distribution, food service, manufacturing, or a comparable industry.
SAP experience is an asset
Energized by process improvement, digitization, and contributing to a business that is actively transforming.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.#ACC1
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