Account Payable Administrator

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Description
Join the ranks of Stikeman Elliott, one of the most distinguished and respected corporate law firms in Canada. Our Toronto office is located in the heart of the financial district, with prime access to public transit, making it ideal for commuters.

Our Finance team is looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator for the Toronto Office. If you have experience in Accounts Payable and are looking to grow your career, we want to hear from you!

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Process and review disbursements, invoices, expense reports, cheques, wire transfers, and EFT payments accurately and in accordance with firm policies and procedures
Respond to inquiries from internal clients and external vendors in a timely manner
Follow a fixed schedule of deliverables including the timely posting of a high volume of incoming AP transactions.
Create, maintain and update vendor master data and disbursement rate sets
Handle stop payments and cheque cancellations
Support corporate credit card administration
Research and resolve disbursement and invoice discrepancies and issues
Prepare and post journal entries
Reconcile vendor accounts
Support and provide backup to the Trust desk on Trust-related functions
Assist with interim and year-end audit requests
Prepare and maintain process documentation for all related functions
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounts payable processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Finance department
Maintain and prepare reports as required
Participate in special projects and initiatives as required
Perform additional duties as required within the scope of the role
Job Specifications:

Knowledge & Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable
Accounting or related education is preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
Experience with Aderant is preferred
Skills & Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to collaborate within a team as well as work independently
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to manage a high volume of work efficiently and accurately
Ability to manage priorities and organize work to meet strict deadlines
Positive attitude with a solutions-oriented approach
Willingness and ability to learn quickly
Salary Range (Toronto Only):

$50,000 - $55,000 annually. The posted salary range reflects the expected compensation for this role. Final offers are determined based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.