Overview
Accounts Payable Specialist Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Yami
Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Company: Yami
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Yami:
Founded in 2013, Yami’s mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from Asia. Named Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing start-up on the ”Inc. 500 List.”, we’re committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps.
Benefits & Compensation:
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Extended Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
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Paid Vacation, Statutory Holidays, and Sick Leave
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Employee discount
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CAD $24–30/hour
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Coffee and snacks
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented AP Specialist to support accounts payable operations and cash management for our Canada business.
This role is responsible for ensuring payment accuracy through 3-way matching review, managing daily cash activities, and supporting cross-functional coordination to resolve discrepancies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable Review & Payment Accuracy
- Review 3-way matching results (PO, invoice, receipt) to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Validate vendor, seller, and operational payments prior to processing
- Identify discrepancies and work with relevant teams to resolve issues
- Ensure all payments are processed accurately and in a timely manner
2. Vendor & Cross-functional Coordination
- Follow up on Credit Memos with PM and relevant stakeholders
- Communicate proactively with internal teams to resolve billing and payment issues
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal partners
3. Cash Management
- Manage daily cash activities and monitor bank balances
- Prepare and maintain short-term cash forecasts
- Ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs
- Support treasury-related reporting as needed
4. Process & Control
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies
- Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit trail for all transactions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2–5 years of AP or accounting experience
- Experience with 3-way matching and high-volume transactions
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingual in Chinese, Mandarin and English
- Experience with ERP systems preferred
Compensation Transparency: Final salary offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s specialized experience, skill set, and existing professional network in the local market.
Accessibility & Inclusion: Yami is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Yami will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. If selected to participate, please inform our team of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
AI Disclosure & Transparency: All final hiring decisions, interviews, and candidate evaluations are conducted by our human recruitment team. We ensure that our use of technology supports, rather than replaces, fair and equitable human judgment.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Yami does not provide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this position.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
