Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Posting Title
Accounts Payable Analyst
Job Category
FIN Management
Language Requirements
Bilingual / Bilingue
In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l'éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n'est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.
Flexible Work Agreement Type
Posting End Date
2024-03-29
Job Grade
ATP-5
Pay Range
$68,256 - $85,317
Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Analyst's primary focus is to provide the highest level of support to the Accounts Payable Operations and customer service to internal and external clients. This includes, but is not limited to, reconciling vendor statements, researching, and responding to Vendor or internal client queries, maintaining banking formation for vendors as required, all to ensure timely responses. The Accounts Payable Analyst processes weekly and/or monthly EURO and GBP wires ensuring accuracy and timelines.
Job Description
What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment

• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

Key Accountabilities:

• Supplier statement analysis to ensure vendors are paid in order to minimize early payments and late fees and to ensure credits are received.
• Provide support to the Vendor Maintenance Clerk in reviewing changes to Suppliers and ensuring the accuracy of data and appropriateness of supporting documentation.
• Reviews and actions RBC Payee Match exceptions.
• Monitors 1-800 customer service number to ensure messages are actioned in a professional and timely manner.
• Reviews and resolves all outstanding cheques.
• Updates the Accounting Firm quarterly spreadsheet for Corporate Finance.
• Updates the Monthly Taxable Benefit report for Human Resources.
• Conducts the Grand and Toy file upload as well as follows up on all match exceptions of these invoices.
• Provides invoice inquiry training to people from different departments.
• Recommends policy changes.
• Recommends continuous improvements.
• Prepares the Accounts Payable Reconciliations at Month End.
• Developing / updating / running reports for senior management.

Job Requirements
Education:

• Successful completion of post-secondary Bookkeeping and Accounting Practices certificate or equivalent Accounts Payable experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of current experience in Accounts Payable, processing invoices and expense claims

Knowledge:

• High level of knowledge of AP processes with a large ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, Online Banking systems and processes, DFA (Delegation of Financial Authorities) and an understanding of the impact of decisions made.
• Good understanding of internal controls, fraud risks, and fraud types as it pertains to Accounts Payable.
• Specific knowledge in Accounts Payable processes in a large, multi-currency environment.
• Knowledge of Large ERP Financial Modules as it pertains to payment processing and invoice inquiry.

Abilities:

• Proven analytical skills with the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
• Ability to analyze and scrutinize financial data, banking information and documents, obtain missing information and correct erroneous entries.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office (particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Great communication skills: verbal and written in both official languages.

Personal Suitability:

• Highly detailed, focused, and able to organize competing priorities and multi-task in a deadline- driven environment.
• Keen attention to detail in all aspects of documentation.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates good judgement and the ability to show tact, diplomacy and maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid: This position is based at the Ottawa Head Office but may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.
Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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