AP & Accounting Specialist

Position Summary<\/b>
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We are seeking a detail\-oriented AP & Accounting\nSpecialist to manage the end\-to\-end accounts payable process and support\ngeneral ledger operations for our Canada business. This role is responsible for\nensuring payment accuracy through 3\-way matching and managing daily cash\nactivities , while also handling month\-end close, account reconciliations, and\nfinancial reporting.
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Benefits & Compensation:<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Benefits<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Paid Vacation, Statutory Holidays, and Sick Leave<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Employee discount<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Coffee and snacks<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• $50k\-70K CAN<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  Key Responsibilities<\/b>
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  1. Accounts Payable & Payment Accuracy<\/b>
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  • 3\-Way\n Matching: Review PO, invoice, and receipt results to ensure accuracy and\n completeness before processing.
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  • Payment\n Validation: Validate vendor, seller, and operational payments prior to\n execution.
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  • Discrepancy\n Resolution: Identify billing or payment issues and work with relevant\n teams and stakeholders to resolve them.
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  • Vendor\n Relations: Maintain strong relationships with vendors and follow up on\n Credit Memos.
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    2. General Ledger & Month\-End Close<\/b>
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    • Accounting\n Operations: Oversee day\-to\-day accounting activities and maintain the\n integrity of financial data.
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    • Close\n Process: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
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    • Financial\n Reporting: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and\n supporting schedules to ensure timely financial statements.
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    • Compliance:\n Ensure all accounting activities comply with internal policies and\n accounting standards.
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      3. Cash Management & Treasury<\/b>
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      • Cash\n Monitoring: Manage daily cash activities and monitor bank balances.
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      • Forecasting:\n Prepare and maintain short\-term cash forecasts to ensure sufficient\n liquidity.
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      • Reporting:\n Support treasury\-related reporting as needed.
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        4. Process Improvement & Internal Control<\/b>
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        • Internal\n Controls: Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails to ensure\n strong internal controls over financial reporting.
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        • Efficiency:\n Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and support system\n automation or ERP enhancements.
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        • Audit\n Support: Support audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
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          Qualifications<\/b>
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          • Education:\n Bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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          • Experience:\n 3\u20136 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.
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          • Technical\n Skills: <\/span>Strong experience with\n 3\-way matching and high\-volume transactions.
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            • Solid\n understanding of GL accounting and month\-end close procedures.
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            • Experience\n with ERP systems is highly preferred.
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            • Certifications:\n CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.
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            • Competencies:\n Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work\n cross\-functionally in a fast\-paced environment
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            • Bilingual\n and excellent communication in Chinese Mandarin and English\n\nCompensation Transparency: Final salary offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate\u2019s specialized experience, skill set, and existing professional network in the local market.
              
              Accessibility & Inclusion: Yami is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. In accordance with the <\/span><\/span>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)<\/span><\/span><\/i> and the <\/span><\/span>Ontario Human Rights Code<\/span><\/span><\/i>, Yami will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. If selected to participate, please inform our team of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.<\/span><\/span>
              
              <\/span><\/span><\/b>AI Disclosure & Transparency: All final hiring decisions, interviews, and candidate evaluations are conducted by our human recruitment team. We ensure that our use of technology supports, rather than replaces, fair and equitable human judgment.<\/span><\/span>
              
              <\/span><\/span><\/b>Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Yami does not provide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this position.
              
              Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.<\/span><\/span>
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