Accounts Payable Specialist

About Serruya Private Equity

Serruya Private Equity (SPE) is an international investment firm focused on generating value through strategic acquisitions and operational growth. The company prioritizes innovative approaches and sustainable success by investing in promising businesses across multiple industries. SPE partners closely with management teams to unlock growth potential and ensure enduring impact.

Role Overview

We seek a dependable and detail-focused Accounts Payable Specialist to oversee vendor and supplier payments. This mid-level position suits an organized and proactive professional who can take full responsibility for essential accounting functions while maintaining excellent communication with internal teams and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the successful candidate will collaborate with finance, operations, and vendors to support precise financial operations in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, including processing invoices, validating matches between invoices, purchase orders, and goods receipts or service evidence, while adhering to corporate policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain invoice approvals and support three-way matching processes as necessary.
• Accurately enter verified invoices into the company’s ERP system promptly, ensuring all required supporting documents are uploaded.
• Conduct reconciliations for bank statements, credit cards, and vendor accounts.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies by directly communicating with vendors and following up to obtain missing documents or information.
• Assist the accounts payable and finance teams in achieving month-end closing deadlines and processes.
• Closely monitor outstanding invoices to ensure timely payment preparations, including cheque issuance, mailing, ACH/EFT transfers, and wire payments.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support departmental goals.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and aid in year-end audit activities.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements aimed at increasing accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Support testing and upgrades of accounting systems to ensure their reliability and functionality.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• At least five years of experience managing full-cycle accounts payable operations.
• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, including advanced features such as VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, SAP, or comparable systems.
• Solid knowledge of Canadian payment processes, relevant tax codes like HST, and invoice compliance standards.
• Strong organizational aptitude with the capacity to manage a large volume of transactions effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills to handle discrepancies.
• Clear and professional communication, both verbal and written.
• Self-driven, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• High commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Logical thinker with exceptional organizational skills capable of managing complex tasks carefully.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, origin, color, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other protected status. Applicants requiring accommodations during recruitment may contact our Human Resources department to arrange support.

Location

This position is located onsite in Markham, Ontario, within the Greater Toronto Area.