Coordinator, Accounts Payable (12 Month Contract)

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We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our Toronto team. In this role, you will ensure accurate invoice processing, manage expense and travel programs, and support month-end close. You’ll act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, provide guidance on AP processes, and drive efficiency through process improvements and automation. This role also involves managing corporate credit card programs, SAP Concur, and Basware workflows while collaborating across teams to resolve issues and implement best practices.

You will be a key member of an engaged, high-performing team—part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people development and focuses on long-term growth. We take great pride in leading the industry by earning respect through every interaction, every day. We go above and beyond to protect and grow relationships by anticipating needs, being honest and considerate and valuing customers as genuine partners.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for the following:

· Assist the Accounts Payable Manager/Supervisor in managing a high volume of invoices daily, ensuring accurate and timely processing with minimal delays.

· Assist with Accounts Payable month-end close activities and processes, ensuring all deadlines are consistently met to support an accurate and timely close.

· Deliver training and provide guidance to Accounts Payable Administrators on daily processes and best practices.

· Provide back-up support to the Accounts Payable Administrators during periods of high volume or staff absences to ensure minimal impact on team deadlines and processes.

· Support the team in payment processing as needed.

· Serve as the point of contact for internal Accounts Payable stakeholders (including sites, accountants, and cross-functional teams), addressing inquiries related to AP processes and applicable policies.

· Act as a subject matter expert in relation to expense claims and policies, corporate credit cards, corporate travel and SAP Concur Expense & Travel module.

· Manage the Travel & Expense process in Concur, ensuring adherence to relevant company policies and procedures.

· Manage Oxford’s Corporate credit card programs, including user maintenance, reconciliations and providing support to cardholders.

· Setting up Advanced User Rights in Basware for invoice approval workflows, ensuring compliance with company policy on authorization limits.

· Recommend and implement initiatives to drive efficiency and mitigate operational risk in expense and travel management processes.

· Partner with cross functional teams across OMERS and Oxford to resolve issues and gaps and manage process changes.

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes and automate manual tasks.

• Participate in Accounts Payable projects as needed.

Experience/Qualifications:

• 3–4 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or similar finance operations roles.

• Ability to develop a strong understanding of systems integrations and interdependencies

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Ability to train and mentor team members on processes and best practices.

• Experience and proficiency in JD Edwards, Concur and Basware (P2P application).

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Exceptional time management and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks and ongoing activities effectively.

• Ability to thrive in organizations that constantly evolve and adapt.

• Embrace collaborative sharing of knowledge within a teamwork environment.

You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.