Accounts Payable Specialist in Edmonton

Take Your Career to New Heights with Flair Airlines. We’re here to make air travel affordable for everyone, and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to help us continue changing the industry for the better. As Canada’s most reliable airline, we're all about offering real value. As we continue to expand our network, increase flight frequencies, and introduce more services, we’re looking for passionate team members to help us in our mission to make air travel accessible for everyone.

Your Team: Join Flair’s Finance team, where timely payment processing and strong financial controls support the day-to-day operations of the business. Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Payable and Receivables, the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices and vendor payments. This role supports the accounts payable function by resolving discrepancies, maintaining financial records, and ensuring transactions are processed in accordance with company policies, established controls, and payment terms.

A Day in the Life:

• Manage the accounts payable inbox, ensuring invoices and supporting documentation are reviewed and processed in a timely manner.
• Review, verify, code, and enter invoices into NetSuite in accordance with established approval processes and financial controls.
• Process vendor payments accurately and within established payment terms.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies, and respond to vendor and internal inquiries.
• Review outstanding invoices and follow up with internal stakeholders to obtain required approvals or supporting documentation.
• Support month-end close activities, including accounts payable accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Process employee expense reimbursements and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals are maintained.
• Maintain complete and organized accounts payable records to support financial reporting, audits, and internal control requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes, controls, and overall efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Education: Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of accounts payable experience, preferably within a high-volume, multi-entity, or complex operational environment. Demonstrated background processing and reconciling a high volume of invoices, vendor accounts, and payments. Experience supporting month-end accounts payable activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting. Working knowledge of accounts payable processes, financial controls, approval workflows, and record-keeping requirements. Experience using accounting or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; NetSuite is considered an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines. Sound understanding of accounts payable processes, invoice coding, reconciliations, and financial controls. Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to respond professionally to vendor and internal inquiries. Ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and resolve invoice and payment issues efficiently. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work effectively with accounting and financial systems. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Finance and cross-functional teams. Proactive approach to identifying process improvements and opportunities to strengthen efficiency and controls. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion and sound judgment.

Requirements:

• Clear criminal record check and satisfactory references.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restriction.

Why You’ll Love Working Here: At Flair, we prioritize our teams by cultivating a supportive, collaborative work environment filled with opportunities for growth. Investing in our people is at the heart of what we do because your success fuels our collective achievements. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where leaders thrive, innovation flourishes, and every team member feels valued and empowered. From the moment you join us, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being—because when you’re at your best, so are we.

This benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive Salary- A salary that reflects your experience and contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits- Competitive medical and dental coverage, disability insurance, life insurance, and an employee & family assistance program.
• Retirement Savings- A pension plan with employer-matched contributions.
• Unlimited Travel Perks- Enjoy free and discounted flights for you and your travel companions.

At Flair, we’re committed to building an inclusive, equal, and accessible workplace that welcomes diverse talent. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you need accommodation during the selection process, just let us know. We thank all applicants for their interest in Flair; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.