General Accountant - Accounts Payable at Highlightta · Toronto

HighlightTA https://www.highlightta.com/ is the on-demand talent team for StickerYou https://www.stickeryou.com/en-ca. ABOUT STICKERYOU StickerYou is a leading global e-commerce company for custom die-cut products such as stickers, labels, decals, temporary tattoos and more. Our proprietary platform infuses automation technology and creativity to empower anyone to make the best custom products in any size, shape and quantity. Businesses and consumers can make their marketing, packaging, décor or personal expression professional grade. We believe in the enormous power of customization. We are a smart, creative, and passionate group dedicated to growing the most talented and engaging people in Toronto, Canada. Although we are a global company utilizing software and advanced digital manufacturing, we proudly make custom products locally. We make what matters stick! THE OPPORTUNITY StickerYou is looking for an experienced General Accountant with knowledge in Accounts Payable. Someone who owns spending processes, spending analysis, and payment functions — bringing strong judgment, curiosity, and the ability to interpret information and make sound decisions, not just process transactions. You will take responsibility for end-to-end AP operations, spending analysis, and payment execution, while contributing to continuous improvement across accounting processes. This position offers meaningful exposure to senior finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who: - Takes pride in running a clean, efficient payables operation. - Doesn’t wait to be told what to fix. - Sees inefficiencies and improves them. - Is comfortable working independently and being accountable for outcomes. - Loves to pursue a curiosity and learn more - understand what we are spending money on and why, not just paying the bills. You will report to the Finance & Accounting Manager and work closely with the CFO and business leaders across the company. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: You will be responsible for the end-to-end Accounts Payable cycle and the integrity of the payables function. AP Operations Ownership - Manage the full AP cycle: invoice intake, coding, approvals, payments, and vendor management - Ensure invoices are accurate, properly supported, and appropriate for payment - Own payment execution (ACH, wires, electronic payments, etc.) - Oversee credit card and employee expense processing - Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies proactively Accounting & Controls - Review spending and vendor activity for anomalies, missing information, or inconsistencies and follow up proactively. - Prepare AP-related journal entries and reconciliations. - Maintain clean vendor subledgers and ensure accurate period-end accruals. - Support audit requests related to AP and expenses. Process Improvement & Efficiency - Continuously evaluate how AP is being done and identify ways to improve efficiency and accuracy. - Help reduce manual work, improve approval workflows, and strengthen documentation. - Take initiative on system and process improvements within Procurify and QBO. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work with department leaders to ensure spend is understood, appropriate, and properly coded. - Communicate clearly and confidently when information is missing or approvals are unclear. Team Support - As part of a lean team, cross-train on other accounting processes and provide coverage when needed. WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TEAM: - 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience with solid foundational knowledge in general accounting principles beyond accounts payable. - General accounting experience - Experience owning AP processes, not just performing data entry. - Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar systems. - Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations) WHO YOU ARE: - A critical thinker - you ask “does this make sense?” - A problem solver. - Detail-oriented but practical. - Organized and able to manage competing priorities. - Professional, confident, and comfortable interacting with stakeholders at all levels. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION StickerYou is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. If you require accommodation for the recruitment or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve. HOW WE HIRE We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize applications and identify early matches based on role criteria. That said, every rejection decision is made by a human. We encourage candidates to apply authentically and avoid relying solely on AI-generated responses, especially during interviews. This posting is for a current, open position within StickerYou. This opportunity is offered through HighlightTA, the on-demand talent team supporting StickerYou's growth. Connect with us and learn more: StickerYou on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stickeryou/ HighlightTA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/highlightta