Account Payable Analyst Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – Onsite Monday–Thursday, Remote Friday) Duration: 6-Month Contract (Excellent Potential for Extension) Pay Rate: Up to CAD $40/hour Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM- Remote Friday)

About the Role

Our client, a leading global children's entertainment and toy company, is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their growing IT Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working across Accounts Payable, vendor management, accruals, reconciliations, procurement support, and financial operations. The team is small, collaborative, and growing, making this an ideal role for someone who wants to learn new skills, expand their finance knowledge, and take on additional responsibilities over time. While technical finance experience is important, the hiring manager emphasized that soft skills, attitude, communication, and willingness to learn are the most important factors for success. This position will work closely with Finance, Accounts Payable, Procurement, IT, and external vendors to support day-to-day financial operations and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities Financial Operations & Accounts Payable Review, validate, and process vendor invoices while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Process approximately 20–30 invoices per day. Partner closely with the Accounts Payable team to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment-related issues. Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances. Support month-end close activities, including preparing supporting schedules and reports. Assist with accrual preparation and tracking of outstanding vendor commitments. Monitor expenses and ensure costs are recorded in the proper accounting periods. Vendor & Procurement Support Create, maintain, and track purchase orders (POs) throughout their lifecycle. Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies. Serve as a key point of contact for vendors regarding invoice status, payment inquiries, and procurement-related questions. Partner with Procurement, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to resolve purchasing and invoicing issues. Support vendor onboarding and documentation processes. Financial Analysis & Reporting Assist with budgeting, forecasting, spend tracking, and financial reporting. Prepare reports and analysis using Microsoft Excel. Support management reporting and provide visibility into spending trends and open commitments. Assist with financial planning activities and ad hoc reporting requests. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Accounts Payable, IT Finance, Procurement, Accounting, and business stakeholders. Support process improvements and identify opportunities to streamline financial operations. Participate in team initiatives and special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications 4–10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Operations or FP&A Experience working for a corporate office setting Strong experience with Accounts Payable and vendor invoice processing. Candidates with FP&A or forecasting experience may be considered if they are interested in supporting Accounts Payable functions and invoice processing. Experience processing high-volume invoices (up to approximately 30 invoices per day). Experience preparing or supporting accruals. Experience performing reconciliations and supporting month-end close activities. Experience working with purchase orders, vendor payments, and invoice matching. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP ,Formulas, Data analysis and reporting Experience working within SAP or similar ERP systems such as Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable platforms. Experience partnering with cross-functional teams including: Accounts Payable, Finance, Procurement, IT and accounting dept Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Bonus Qualifications Past experience working in a FP&A role Experience supporting IT Finance, or Technology Finance teams. Experience working within a large corporate or global organization. Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, or FP&A activities. Experience with procurement and vendor management processes. Exposure to financial reporting and operational finance functions. Experience identifying process improvements and efficiencies.

Soft Skills & Core Competencies The hiring manager considers soft skills the most important qualification for this role. Strong desire to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities. Positive attitude and willingness to support the team wherever needed. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong sense of ownership and accountability. Collaborative team player who enjoys working across departments. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Proactive problem solver with strong follow-through. Professional, adaptable, and eager to develop new skills.

Additional Information Team of 4 employees and growing. Opportunity to gain exposure to IT Finance, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, and Vendor Management. Candidates with FP&A or forecasting experience may be considered if they are interested in supporting Accounts Payable functions and invoice processing. Hybrid schedule is currently required (Monday–Thursday onsite, Friday remote). Fully remote may be considered in the future but has not been approved at this time.