Accounts Payable Accountant

Kirmac; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirmac is looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our Finance team in Canada. You will support the accounting function by processing payments, reconciling vendor statements, and posting journal entries while collaborating with internal staff and vendors.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of AP experience, strong detail orientation, and proficient Excel skills. This role involves coordinating with multiple stores and management to ensure accurate and timely payments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on accounts payable experience.
• Minimum 3 years month-end processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Process payments and post vendor invoices.
• Reconcile high-volume vendor statements.
• Post journal entries and assist with month-end close.
• Maintain vendor setup and terms.
• Correspond with location management and internal staff.
• Provide general accounting and admin support.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Accounting Manager and working closely with other members of the Finance team, the Accounts Payable Accountant should have excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. They will provide support to the finance team by communicating effectively with both vendors and internal staff members.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

This position will have duties that include but not limited to processing payments, reconciling high volume vendor statements, posting journal entries.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Reconciling vendor accounts for 17+ stores and filing.
• AP follow-up with vendors and internal members
• Reconcile share-holder credit card transactions
• Process internal expense reports
• Import AP invoices and post overhead invoices
• Review invoices for proper authorization.
• Input payment transactions and run cheques.Correspondence with location management.
• Maintaining the accuracy of vendor payment terms
• Vendor setup
• Depositing cheques
• Assist with other accounting and administrative duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on accounts payable experience.
• Minimum 3 years month-end processing experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

Skills

• Excellent computer skills and intermediate excel skills.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and concepts.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong eye for detail and strong organizational skills.
• Able to work independently to plan tasks and manage time effectively.
• Responsible, dependable, pro-active and solution oriented.

Customer Service

• Views employees in the organization as internal customers and demonstrates concern for working together to achieve shared goals.
• Maintains a professional attitude.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and is responsive to customers' needs and requests.

This position does not qualify as experience required to obtain your CPA.