Accounts Payable Lead

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to manage all aspects of the accounts payable process with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in invoice processing, vendor management, and financial reconciliations, along with a deep understanding of AP-related systems and controls. This role is critical in ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting the integrity of financial reporting within the organization. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in the AP function. Key Responsibilities: Extensive knowledge of vendor master data management, invoice processing (both PO and Non-PO, including utility invoices), hold/query resolution, e-invoicing, payments, accounts payable (AP) GL reconciliation, and vendor statement reconciliation. Expertise in AP transitions, training, documentation, and evaluating team performance. Accurately attaching approved purchase orders to invoice registers and processing PO, Non-PO, and utility invoices with 100% accuracy. Collaborating with procurement teams to ensure seamless matching of purchase orders and invoices. Tracking and analysing invoice register statistics to identify and address compliance issues. Monitoring and enhancing data quality to ensure accurate invoice processing by the team. Establishing and maintaining vendor records to comply with insurance certification requirements. Verifying transactions comply with financial policies and procedures established by Onni Reconciling accounts payable transactions with general ledger balances, resolving discrepancies efficiently. Addressing vendor inquiries received through the group mailbox. Preparing comprehensive daily and monthly metrics for dashboards and internal management reporting. Implementing and maintaining internal controls to prevent errors and fraud within the accounts payable process. Qualifications: 10+ years of Accounts Payable (A/P) experiences required Equivalent combination of education (CA, MBA & B.com) and/or experience will be considered General understanding of accounting practices and principles Experience in ERP Yardi with automated accounting programs and systems Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) Must possess proficient ability to communicate in English in oral and written format Ability to apply discretion and trust with confidential material Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial data Ability to effectively apply analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent time managing skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines About The Company: Onni For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago. How To Apply: Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents. We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Show more Show less