Accounts Payable & Administrative Coordinator

Viking Reinforcing; Parksville; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Full-time employment

Growth with the company

Job summary

Viking Reinforcing Ltd. on Vancouver Island seeks a meticulous Accounts Payable professional for our Parksville office to manage day-to-day payables, insurance, bonding administration, and general office coordination.

You will work closely with ownership and external accountants, ensuring accuracy, discretion, and strong organizational skills across finance operations.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable, bookkeeping, or accounting administration experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and a discreet, trustworthy approach to confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Enter, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and on time.
• Maintain the accounts payable aging and keep payables records current and complete.
• Match invoices to supporting documentation and route for approval.
• Maintain the vendor master file and set up new vendors with the required documentation.
• Prepare payment runs (EFT, cheque, and company credit card) for management approval, and process approved payments.
• Follow strong internal controls, including verification of vendor banking and payment detail changes before any change is made.
• Maintain complete, organized records of approvals, payments, and confirmations, working with our Professional Accounting Team leads MNP.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Viking Reinforcing

Viking Reinforcing Ltd. is a Vancouver Island based steel reinforcing (rebar) fabrication and installation company serving construction projects across British Columbia. We are a well established, growing company with a strong reputation for quality, safety, and reliability. Our office team keeps the business running behind the scenes, and we take pride in a professional, supportive, and stable work environment.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Payable professional to join our administration and finance team at our Parksville office. This is a key full-time position responsible for the day-to-day accounts payable function, along with insurance and bonding administration and general office coordination. You will work closely with ownership, management, and our external accountants. Accuracy, discretion, and strong organizational skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Enter, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and on time.
• Maintain the accounts payable aging and keep payables records current and complete.
• Match invoices to supporting documentation and route for approval.
• Maintain the vendor master file and set up new vendors with the required documentation.
• Prepare payment runs (EFT, cheque, and company credit card) for management approval, and process approved payments.
• Follow strong internal controls, including verification of vendor banking and payment detail changes before any change is made.
• Maintain complete, organized records of approvals, payments, and confirmations, working with our Professional Accounting Team leads MNP.

Insurance and Bonding Administration

• Administer the company's insurance programs (liability, property, and vehicle/fleet) at an operational level and act as the day-to-day contact with our insurance brokers.
• Coordinate the reporting of insurance incidents, claims, and losses, and support the claims process.
• Coordinate insurance renewals, gather required information, and maintain a current register of policies, coverage periods, and renewal dates.
• Confirm subcontractor insurance is in place before work begins and maintain those records.
• Coordinate day-to-day with the surety broker and bonding company on bid, performance, and payment bonds.
• Prepare and submit bond request packages, track active bonds and renewals, and maintain the bonding register.

Administrative and Office Support

• Order office supplies and maintain inventory levels.
• Support ownership and management with administrative projects and requests.
• Coordinate company staff and social events, including catering, venue, bookings, and logistics.
• Provide backup coverage for other office functions as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all company, financial, and vendor information.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable, bookkeeping, or accounting administration experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and a discreet, trustworthy approach to confidential information.
• Experience in construction, trades, or a related industry is an asset but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive wage of $28.00 per hour.
• Full-time, permanent, stable employment with an established Vancouver Island company.
• A supportive, professional, team-oriented office environment.
• Opportunity to work directly with ownership and grow with the company.