Accounts Payable Analyst – Accounts Payable – Temporary Full-time 2024-10879

Contract End date: 9/4/2026 Summary of Duties:

• Generate and analyze department performance (KPI) reports for management review
• Subject matter expert for SAP A/P with respect to resolving system related issues encountered
• Create adhoc reports in response to requests from management or other parties either through SAP or using Excel
• Coordinate data extraction and verification of Accounts Payable T4A related transactions from the system on a monthly basis, ensuring compliancy with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) policies for issuance of T4As.
• Execution of payment runs – cheques/EFT/wire payment/ etc.
• Analyze Accounts Payable receipt accruals (GR/IR) ensuring that open purchase orders are investigated and appropriate actions taken in order to clear liability.
• Assist with testing and validation of A/P related transactions with respect to upgrades of both SAP and GEAC
• Validation of MMC service level statistics relating to A/P transactions as required
• Assist A/P Manager with reconciliation of key A/P related balance sheet accounts, including accruals
• Assessment of current workflow and identification of areas of improvement to highlight to A/P Manager potential LEAN efficiencies
• Spot-check of invoices entered by clerks to ensure appropriately approved and processed in accordance with the hospital policies and guidelines.
• Review vendor creation/maintenance forms for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to MMC.
• Review new vendors created/maintenance report and EFT banking information for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with Purchasing/Logistic departments regarding invoices that are blocked for payment due to purchase order related discrepancies.
• Assist A/P Manager with period/year end responsibilities, in particular with respect to audit related matters
• Assist with other related tasks to support A/P Manager responsibilities
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Qualifications/Skills:

• University or College accounting degree or diploma with minimum 3 years work experience in Accounts Payable in a large organization, preferably in the health care industry
• Preference to candidates pursuing CMA or CGA designation or equivalent
• SAP experience is mandatory
• Strong SAP Accounts Payable module experience with focus on analysis and reporting
• Excellent knowledge of Purchasing/Logistics SAP system as it relates to Accounts Payable.
• Demonstrated competence with the Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, SharePoint), with advanced skills related to Excel (e.g. Pivot table, Filtering and VLook up functions).
• A self-starter with the ability to handle multiple job responsibilities, set priorities, problem solve and work with all levels of staff while appreciating the responsibility of meeting tight and conflicting deadlines
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts and generally accepted accounting principles
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Flexibility to work off-hours in time sensitive situations