Accounts Payable Analyst

Company Overview

For over five decades, IMAX has pioneered entertainment technology, transforming how stories unfold on the largest screens globally. Our mission centers on delivering breathtaking experiences for audiences worldwide. Our dynamic team thrives in a culture that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and continuous learning, fostering trust and collaboration at every level.

Role Summary

The Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst role at IMAX, based in Mississauga, Ontario, is a critical component of our Finance department. Reporting directly to the AP Manager, this role oversees the comprehensive accounts payable cycle for all IMAX locations excluding China. The position demands ensuring accurate, timely processing of invoices, employee reimbursements, and vendor payments while adhering strictly to company policies and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage vendor invoice processing and validation using Concur and SAP, confirming invoice accuracy and completeness.
• Review invoice authorizations, ledger coding, and accompanying documentation before posting transactions.
• Conduct three-way matching for inventory invoices, resolving discrepancies collaboratively with Supply Chain teams and vendors.
• Handle employee expense reports through Concur and SAP platforms.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment batches, including ACH and wire transfers.
• Administer manual payments, cancellations, returned ACH transactions, and wire transfers as needed.
• Keep detailed and organized documentation for all accounts payable activities.
• Analyze and reconcile vendor accounts, including quarterly Top 20 vendor statement reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve inconsistencies regarding invoices, payments, and account records.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to manage payment timelines and queries.
• Support monthly closing processes by reconciling accounts, posting accrual journal entries, and identifying aged balances or credits.
• Maintain compliance with IMAX policies, signing authorities, and internal audit requirements.
• Assist with both internal and external audit preparations by organizing necessary documentation.
• Work alongside IT to resolve integration challenges between Concur and SAP.
• Engage with various departments to enhance accounts payable workflows and reporting accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to boost operational efficiency and reinforce internal controls.
• Contribute to finance projects and ad hoc assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of five years’ practical experience managing accounts payable functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in processing invoices, expense reports, vendor payments, and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end financial close activities including accrual preparation and reconciliation tasks.
• Familiarity working with multi-currency and international vendor payments.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient with SAP and Concur modules for Expense and Invoice management.
• Strong analytical abilities with excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the capability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Self-driven with the capacity to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multinational or global finance environments.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, financial controls, and audit procedures.
• Background in process improvements or automation projects.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, technology, entertainment, media, or shared services finance sectors.

Compensation and Hiring Details

This role is an existing approved vacancy and the hiring salary range is between $49,953 and $62,442 annually, with exact compensation determined by prior experience, skill set, internal equity, and role location. Additional non-discretionary compensation may also be applicable.

Work Culture and Equal Employment Opportunity

IMAX fosters an inclusive, respectful, and diverse work environment. Hiring decisions comply with applicable local and state laws concerning fair chance hiring practices. Candidates will be informed of their application status in accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency laws. The recruitment process may employ automated tools for application screening; however, all hiring decisions are made by IMAX’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.