Accounts Payable Specialist
Virta Health$64,700 - $74,000/year
Full Time
Entry Level & New Grad
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Accounting, FinanceIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or part qualification in Accounting or Finance
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles
- Proficiency in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel and other MS Office and Google applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with global finance teams and senior leadership
- Ability to work effectively in a team and handle repetitive tasks with accuracy
Responsibilities
- Accurately enter vendor invoices into the accounting/AP system
- Match invoices to purchase orders or approvals as directed
- Verify invoice details (dates, amounts, coding provided) before processing
- Flag discrepancies for review by an AP Specialist or Senior AP Specialist
- Maintain accurate vendor contact details in the AP system
- Communicate with vendors to confirm receipt of invoices or request missing documentation
- Forward vendor queries or payment issues to AP Specialists for resolution
- Assist in preparing payment batches by compiling and organizing invoices for review
- Track invoice due dates to help ensure timely payments
- Perform basic checks to confirm bank/payment details are complete in the system
- Maintain electronic and physical filing of invoices, receipts, and vendor records
- Ensure supporting documentation is properly stored and easily retrievable for audit
- Assist with organizing contracts and compliance documents once finalized
- Assist with data entry of employee expense reports and receipts
- Perform initial review of receipts for completeness before review
- Provide administrative support to the AP team during month-end close (e.g., pulling invoice lists, organizing supporting schedules for reconciliations)
- Assist with preparation of documentation for audits and internal reviews
- Perform other clerical tasks as needed to support the AP function
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What benefits are offered for this Junior Accounts Payable Specialist role?
Benefits include pegged salaries to the USD, hybrid work arrangement, performance bonus, private health insurance, paid time off, accelerated career growth, latest tech equipment, international exposure, team engagement allowances, free mental health counselling, exciting company events, and paid bereavement leave.
Is this position remote or hybrid?
The role is hybrid, requiring some office presence.
What skills are required for the Junior Accounts Payable Specialist position?
Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or part qualification in Accounting or Finance, strong attention to detail and accuracy, basic knowledge of accounting principles, proficiency in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel and other MS Office and Google applications, strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a team while handling repetitive tasks.
What compensation details are provided for this role?
Salaries are pegged to the USD, with a performance bonus offered. No specific salary range is mentioned.
What makes a strong candidate for this Junior Accounts Payable Specialist role?
A strong candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or part qualification in Accounting or Finance, demonstrate strong attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, excellent communication skills for interacting with global teams, and the ability to handle team-based repetitive tasks accurately.
Orium
Consultancy for composable commerce solutions
About Orium
Orium specializes in composable commerce for omnichannel retail, helping large retail brands create seamless shopping experiences across various platforms like web, mobile, and wearables. Their approach involves using modular components that can be customized and integrated, allowing businesses to build flexible and scalable digital experiences tailored to their specific needs. Orium stands out from competitors by focusing on headless commerce, which separates the front-end and back-end of e-commerce platforms, enabling them to tackle complex challenges effectively. The company's goal is to enhance customer interactions and drive the future of shopping through innovative digital solutions, supported by partnerships with major cloud computing services and commerce platforms.
Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$12.6MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees