Accounting Clerk - Payables

Associated Engineering; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Shareholder opportunity

Pension matching program

Health/dental/vision coverage

Fitness allowance

Employee and family assistance program

Mental health supports

Generous paid vacation

Professional development hours

Job summary

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk - Payables for our Edmonton office. You will verify invoices, code entries in ERP, and manage payments with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and timely approvals.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive pay with annual reviews, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to become a shareholder as the company grows.

Qualifications

• A Diploma in Business Administration or Accounting from an accredited technical institute.
• Minimum of 2 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other office software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly detail oriented and accurate.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and work with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
• Ensuring appropriate approvals for incoming invoices and expense reports.
• Coding and entering invoice data into our defined ERP system.
• Reviewing data entered into our ERP system for accuracy.
• Updating and maintaining accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable).
• Preparing and performing payment runs for both cheque and EFT payments.
• Setting up and maintaining vendor mast files within our database.
• Responding to vendor inquiries and performing any follow up required.
• Assisting with month-end closing procedures.
• Communicating with a variety of stakeholders to ensure proper approvals for all invoices.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Detail oriented

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Diploma in Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Opportunity

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Accounting Clerk - Payables to join our team in our Edmonton office. As the ideal candidate, you are an excellent communicator with effective organizational skills, and an exceptional attention to detail. This position will also provide you with autonomy as you will be required to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long term growth & success
  • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Maternity/paternity leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
• Ensuring appropriate approvals for incoming invoices and expense reports.
• Coding and entering invoice data into our defined ERP system.
• Reviewing data entered into our ERP system for accuracy.
• Updating and maintaining accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable).
• Preparing and performing payment runs for both cheque and EFT payments.
• Setting up and maintaining vendor mast files within our database.
• Responding to vendor inquiries and performing any follow up required.
• Assisting with month-end closing procedures.
• Communicating with a variety of stakeholders to ensure proper approvals for all invoices.

Does this sound like you?

• A Diploma in Business Administration or Accounting from an accredited technical institute.
• Minimum of 2 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other office software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly detail oriented and accurate.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and work with deadlines.

About Us

At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our Company Culture Is Shaped By

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.