Accountant (Account Payable)

Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounts payable functions, including invoice verification, payment processing, and compliance with company policies and tax regulations. This role also supports fixed asset management activities such as verification, reporting, and capital expenditure tracking. It requires a detail-oriented professional with strong accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and compliance with company policies, internal controls, and tax regulations.
• Reconcile AP accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues with vendors and internal departments.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Reconciling vendor tax invoices with recorded tax amounts and ensuring accuracy for GST submission.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, AP / intercompany reconciliation and assist with internal and external audits.
• Support fixed asset management activities, including physical verification exercises, tracking capital expenditure projects, and reporting on long-term asset expenditures.
• Prepares reports and supporting for grant applications, ensuring they meet the specific criteria and guidelines set by the granting bodies.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare reports on relevant financial data as needed. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting regulations, internal controls, and company policies.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate and assist in system enhancement business requirements gathering and testing.
• Undertake ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable and/or fixed asset management.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles related to AP.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Independent, proactive with a positive and hands-on attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with vendors and team members.