Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Our RBC Accounting Services team is continuing to grow as we manage our business demands. 

We are looking to fill a full-time role of Senior Payments Officer on our Accounts Payable Payments Team

As a Senior Payments Officer, you will be responsible for problem identification and resolution for accounts payable payments activities and functions. Acts as a liaison to business partners/business units for problem resolution, service quality activities and initiative implementation. Acts as subject matter expert for vendor and business partner care issues, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, developing action plans and solutions. Provides support to Payment Resolution Officers for escalations on payment transactions .

What will you do? 

Support and coach on payments transactions and processes upon escalation of issues by payment officers or by business.Complete review and approval of payment transactions.Responsible for the identification and resolution of complex issues and concerns at the first point of contact, taking a long-term perspective in addressing vendor/BU concerns by identifying root cause of issues and action plans to resolve.  Responsible for timely and accurate resolution and tracking of issues including aging.Act as SME for accounts payable system processes and controls ensuring compliance with policies and proceduresDeliver high quality service to RBC partners, including adherence to agreed upon service levels (SLA’s)Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset by proactively identifying, recommending and helping implement solutions to recurring errors, service gaps and process efficiency and effectiveness enhancements.Exercises due diligence in following operational risk policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.This role is responsible to provide input and revisions on documentation as it relates to SOPs.Assist in reviews of transactions/reports/documents to ensure compliance/adherence with policies/procedures/guidelines (SOX, G/L attestation, EUC, Enterprise G/L Attestation policy and APG)

 

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

3-5 years of operations experience in a financial sector environmentKnowledge of Accounts Payable processesExcellent organizational and multitasking skills and ability to prioritize activities to ensure objectives are metProficient in Microsoft suite of applications, intermediate to advanced excelKnowledge of all Regulatory and Compliance rules, Internal Audit reviews

Nice-to-have:

Knowledge of SAPExposure to Lean Six Sigma (LSS) or process improvementUniversity or college degree in accounting, finance, business preferred

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. 

Ability to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamOpportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Job Skills

Accounts Payable Process, Active Learning, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Effectiveness Measurement, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements

Additional Job Details

Address:

120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

BEDFORD

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-16

Application Deadline:

2025-06-30

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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