Accounts Payable Specialist (12 months contract)

Shopify

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Location
Ottawa, ON, Canada
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5 days ago

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Shopify is a leading global commerce platform that enables businesses of all sizes to start, grow, and manage their retail operations online and in-person. It provides tools for storefronts, payments, shipping, and marketing to millions of merchants worldwide.

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TL;DR · Accounts Payable Specialist (12 months contract)

Shopify seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join its Finance team on a 12-month contract. This role involves processing invoices accurately, verifying transactions, managing daily payment proposals across entities and currencies, collaborating with cross-functional teams like Treasury and Procurement, and supporting internal audits. The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience in accounts payable or related finance roles, along with a diploma in Accounting. They should possess strong accounting knowledge, the ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and speed, and excellent communication skills for effective collaboration. Familiarity with global payment systems, tax regulations, and ERP tools such as Netsuite is beneficial, as is experience with P2P systems like Zip or Coupa and proficiency in Big Query for KPI reporting.

What you'll do

  • Process accounts payable invoices accurately, including amounts, GL allocations, currency, and subsidiary information.
  • Verify transactions comply with company policies and are adequately supported.
  • Manage daily payment proposals for various entities, bank accounts, and currencies.
  • Assist in internal and external audits by providing samples and addressing inquiries.
  • Prepare and analyze AP statistics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Collaborate on ad-hoc projects with Controllership, Tax, and FP&A teams.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or related finance roles.
  • Diploma in Accounting and solid understanding of accounting concepts.
  • Ability to work independently with focus on accuracy and speed.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.
  • Familiarity with global payment rails and tax regulations.
  • Experience with P2P systems like Zip or Coupa (preferred).
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as Netsuite, SAP, or Oracle.

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