Accounts Payable Co-op Student

Department: Finance
Employment Type: Student
Requisition ID: 2166
Date Posted: November 13, 2026
Closing Date: November 27, 2026 oruntil filled

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable Co-op Student will play an important role within the Finance team, supporting day-to-day accounts payable operations in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This position offers hands-on experience with invoice processing, financial systems, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives that support business operations across the organization.

The successful candidate will bring a proactive, customer-focused mindset and a keen eye for detail while working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and vendors. This is an excellent opportunity for a student who is eager to develop their accounting and finance knowledge, strengthen their analytical and Excel skills, and gain practical experience working with multiple ERP systems and AI-enhanced financial processes.

The ideal candidate is energetic, highly organized, enjoys solving problems, and thrives in a collaborative team environment where continuous improvement and exceptional customer service are valued.

This is an 8-month co-op work term beginning in January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Accounts Payable AI platform to upload, process, and index invoices in a fully paperless environment, ensuring documentation is accurately maintained and readily accessible.
• Review and correct indexing discrepancies to improve data quality and processing efficiency.
• Manage daily accounts payable mail and scan invoices and statements for electronic processing.
• Process invoices across multiple ERP systems with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform invoice verification, including three-way matching against purchase orders, coding invoices, and obtaining required approvals.
• Collaborate with buyers, warehouse personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Respond to vendor and consultant inquiries in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Assist with monitoring and following up on aged invoices to support timely payment processing.
• Complete vendor statement reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Escalate complex issues as required and ensure timely resolution of concerns.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to vendors, facilities, and colleagues across the organization.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program with a mandatory co-operative education component, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Understanding of accounts payable processes and the procure-to-pay cycle is considered an asset.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting and adapting to changing priorities.

You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well-being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.
• Work-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.
• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

Diversity Equity, and Belonging

At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact [email protected].

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We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.