Accounts Payable Specialist (12 month contract)

About Us

Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation (“Brookfield”), one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers. Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $102 billion of power assets under management. Our portfolio of hydropower, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation, and storage assets extends across North America, South America, Europe, India, and China, totaling almost 33,000 megawatts of capacity, and over 7,000 generating facilities globally.

Come Join Us

At Brookfield Renewable, we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact, driving meaningful change and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Together, we contribute to the success of one of the fastest growing and largest publicly traded, pure play renewable power platforms in the world while supporting decarbonization and greater energy sustainability to facilitate the global transition to a net-zero.

About the Role

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing invoices (Analyzing invoices, supporting internal and external clients), expense claims, and producing weekly payments under company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Leverage the available AP tools and systems to ensure supplier invoices are effectively processed:

• Monitor invoices in our workflow system and ensure accurate data entry in ERP system;
• Confirm accurate matching of invoices with receipts and their respective purchase orders;
• Ensure that invoices without purchase orders are routed to the accurate department for review and approval in our workflow system (Basware) and in accordance with the policies in place;
• Prepare invoices in our AP application (Basware).
• Verify and process expense claims;
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely processing of invoices while verifying compliance with company policies and procedures;
• Prepare Wire, EFT/ACH, V-Card, Cheques, and Withdrawal Certificates payments on a weekly basis;
• Perform follow-up on invoice disputes and resolve billing and payment issues (e.g. outstanding/past due accounts, failed payments);
• Monitor and perform follow-up of statement of accounts and contact vendors as required;
• Manage communications with suppliers (such as the AP shared email);
• Investigate and resolve any sales tax issues with respect to purchase orders and invoices;
• Prepare year end forms such as 1099, 1096 & 1042;
• Process credit card statement transactions;
• Assist Accounting in month end close process;
• Assist in year-end audit;
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Minimum two (2) years of accounts payable or accounts receivable experience is preferred; however, an understanding of accounting with previous office/administrative experience will be considered;
• Effectively and professionally able to interact with remote internal clients and external vendors alike;
• Experience using an ERP system, in particular knowledge of IFS, D365, Medius, and Basware, is an asset;
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced, high-volume environment, with a focus on quality and accuracy;
• Solid understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounting, purchasing, and business processes is an asset;
• Proactive and ability to work independently, escalating issues when appropriate;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use sound judgment;
• Positive, proactive approach to enhancing accounts payable methods and company practices and ability to adapt to change effectively;
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel;
• Strong knowledge of MS Outlook
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Note: Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Brookfield’s identity. This position requires the employee to be on-site for a minimum of 4 days to perform most effectively. 

Working here, you will enjoy:

At Brookfield, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, a health benefits program
• Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your wellbeing, our building is equipped with a modern gym, bike storage, and healthy snacks and drinks.
• We cultivate a culture where we invest in your growth and development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Brookfield Renewable embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.