Accounts Payable Specialist na ADHEREX GROUP

Description

Salary Range $45,000.00 - $65,000.00

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all outgoing payments and maintaining the integrity of the company’s financial operations. This role manages the full cycle of accounts payable, including verifying vendor information, reviewing purchase orders, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records. The specialist also supports monthly closing activities, manages fixed asset accounting, and assists with bi-weekly payroll processing. This position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external vendors to maintain smooth financial operations.

Job Duties:

• Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.

• Communicate with vendors regarding payment status and resolve any inquiries
• Maintain organized and complete records of all vendor-related activity to support AP operations and updating them in the financial system.

• Support month-end close with accruals, reconciliations, and documentation prep
• Receives and verifies expense reports; identify discrepancies and escalate in appropriate manner
• Maintain fixed asset records for all entities including recording monthly depreciation, recording new fixed asset purchases and completing a monthly roll forward document
• Completion of payroll bi-weekly including validation of hours, paying commissions, and processing 1099 contractor payments.
• All other duties as assigned.

Adherex Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree preferred.

• Minimum of one (1) year previous Accounts Payable or Accounting experience

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written with a customer service and professional approach, including using the phone

• Strong problem-solving and time management skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail while handling multiple tasks and prioritizing appropriately
• Strong analytical reasoning skills with the ability to investigate variances and issues as they arise
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and ability to learn new software and systems

• General understanding of General Ledger and common Accounts Payable entries

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods, often for several hours at a desk or workstation.
• Frequent use of hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Ability to handle documents, use office tools like staplers or hole punchers, and perform data entry tasks.
• Occasional reaching above or below shoulder height to access files, documents, or office supplies.
• Occasional walking within the facility to attend meetings, deliver documents, retrieve documents, or collaborate with colleagues.
• Light lifting, usually up to 10-20 pounds, which may include carrying files, small office equipment, or supplies.
• Ability to view computer screens for extended periods.