Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

 

Toronto, ON

Remote

 

Job Type

Contract

Industry

Non-Profit and Charities

Language

English

Salary

$27.00+ - per Hour

Specialization

Finance and Accounting

 

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist 
Location: Remote, Canada

Language: Professional written and spoken English required

Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of a background and reference check

 

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a mission-driven, non-profit organization to find an Accounts Payable Specialist who thrives on accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role plays an important part in keeping financial operations running smoothly while supporting teams across the organization with timely, reliable financial information.
 

You will work closely with finance colleagues and internal stakeholders, contributing to a culture that values accountability, problem-solving, and shared success. If you enjoy variety in your day, take pride in strong processes, and want your work to support a broader social impact, this opportunity offers meaningful purpose alongside professional growth.

 

What’s in it for You

You will join a people-first environment that values trust, flexibility, and teamwork. This is a fully remote role within Canada, offering the chance to balance focus and autonomy while staying connected to a supportive, collaborative team. You will gain exposure across multiple areas of accounting, build expertise in enterprise systems, and contribute ideas that improve efficiency and strengthen financial controls.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll support day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger review, reconciliations, accruals, prepaid assets, and capital asset tracking.
• In this role, you’ll prepare working papers for year-end audit activities and provide transaction support to auditors as needed.
• You’ll manage accounts payable and procurement processes, including invoice review, purchase order validation, vendor communication, and payment processing.
• You’ll oversee accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, collections follow-up, and indirect tax filings such as HST and QST.
• You’ll act as a subject matter expert for travel and expense processing, maintaining Concur workflows, training documentation, and compliance with internal and external guidelines.
• You’ll look for opportunities to improve systems, processes, and policies while supporting the onboarding of new team members.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on operational accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, commerce, administration, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and accounting systems, with comfort learning new tools
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset

 

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.