Ready to elevate your career? GFL is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next Accounts Payable Associate in Canada—someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team.
About Us
GFL Environmental Services Inc. ("GESI") is a high-growth environmental services company recently carved out of GFL Environmental Inc. Backed by leading private equity firms, GESI delivers liquid waste, industrial cleaning, and soil remediation services across North America through a vertically integrated platform of over 230 sites and a fleet of 1,800+ vehicles. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!
The Role
We are looking for a talented Accounts Payable Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in managing the company’s outgoing payments and ensuring that all vendor invoices, reimbursements, and other payables are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies. You will work closely with internal departments and external vendors to verify invoices, code expenses to the correct general ledger accounts, and support the month-end closing process.
Key Responsibilities
Invoice Processing & Reconciliation: Receive, review, process, and reconcile a high volume of vendor, utility, and Telecom invoices and payment requests. Ensure timely payment in accordance with company policy and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
GL Coding & Data Integrity: Code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers. Perform and validate mass data uploads using the in-house application, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness through review and analysis.
Vendor Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records. Communicate with vendors directly to set up new utility accounts and resolve outstanding payment issues.
Audit & Month-End Support: Assist with month-end closing activities and support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
Service Delivery: Complete tasks according to schedules and timelines to prevent late payments or service interruptions. Ensure all inquiries sent to the shared team inbox are addressed within 24 hours.
What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)
Experience: 2 to 3 years of relevant professional experience in full-cycle Accounts Payable.
Education: Degree or Diploma in an accounting-related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Technical Skills: Working knowledge of a major ERP system (Workday or Great Plains/GP). Expert proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Meet, Sheets, Docs, Slides) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, exceptional written and oral communication skills, and robust time-management capabilities to prioritize and complete multiple tasks.
Bonus Points: A resourceful, team-oriented work ethic with a proven ability to work independently, learn quickly, and remain flexible and adaptable to new priorities.
What We Offer
Why join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect:
Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Wellness: Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and paid time-off.
Financial: RRSP matching, profit sharing and competitive wages.
Culture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities.
Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
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