Accounts Payable Analyst

Swim Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Job summary

Swim Recruiting is assisting a Vancouver-based company in its search for an AP Analyst to join a tight-knit accounting team. You will report to a supportive supervisor and contribute to accurate AP processing.

The role requires at least 3 years of progressive full-cycle AP experience, including handling POs and procurement, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP and AP automation. The position affords stability and a Downtown Vancouver location.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in accounts payable, including processing high value payments and invoices.
• At least 2 years’ experience with purchase orders, procurement practices and procedures.
• Experience reading and understanding vendor contracts.
• Attention to detail with high-volume, time-sensitive tasks and error resolution.
• Excellent communication and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• AP automation and/or procurement systems (Concur, Coupa, etc.) and ERP experience; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase requests and purchase orders.
• Provide team support and coverage for accounts payable processes.
• Process a high volume of payments with accuracy and on time.
• Periodically support daily billing tasks.
• Identify issues and coordinate with AP/AR staff to resolve.
• Respond to internal and external queries professionally.
• Support close processes and audit activities.
• Process fixed asset requests accurately.
• Maintain master data in finance systems.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks and projects.
• Identify and communicate system deficiencies for remediation.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

AP automation

Procurement

ERP

Vendor contracts

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Accounting/Business degree

Tools

Concur

Coupa

ERP system

Job description

Fantastic opportunity with a high profile, interesting, and reputable Vancouver-based company. Reporting into a great boss and working with a tight-knit accounting team. Candidates must have at least 3 years progressive full-cycle AP work experience, including hands‑on experience with purchase orders and procurement processes. Proficiency in Excel is required. Hands‑on experience with an ERP and with AP automation software is highly preferred.

Who- the Company:

Our client has a fast-paced, people-focused, and dynamic culture, in a unique and interesting business sector. The organization has a strong reputation and is very values-based. It’s a company that you can feel good working for, as their profitability directly supports Canadian citizens. The company is headquartered in Vancouver.

What- the Role:

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of purchase requests and purchase orders in accordance with established controls and procedures
• Provide team support and coverage for accounts payable processes in accordance with established controls and procedures, ensuring continuity of operations
• Process a high volume of payments with accuracy and in accordance with established timelines and controls
• Periodically support daily billing tasks as part of the broader accounting team
• Pro‑actively identify and communicate issues, working with other AP Analysts, AR Analysts, and Accountants to determine downstream impact and potential resolutions
• Respond to internal and external queries in a professional and timely manner
• Complete various tasks related to close processes and audit support
• Process fixed asset requests accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform various tasks related to master data maintenance in finance systems
• Assist with ad‑hoc tasks and projects as required
• Identify and communicate system issues and deficiencies for remediation

Who- the Candidate:

• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in accounts payable, including processing a high value payments and invoices
• At least 2 years’ experience with purchase orders, procurement practices and procedures, including executing procurement processes
• Experience with reading and understanding vendor contracts
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, time‑sensitive tasks, with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve errors
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented approach
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment
• Systems
  • Prior experience working with AP automation and/or procurement systems (such as Concur, Coupa, etc.)
  • Prior experience working with an ERP
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups etc.)

How Much:

Competitive compensation commensurate with level of skills, experience, and education. On a salaried basis, around $50,000 to $70,000. On an hourly basis, around $25 to $35. Plus paid vacation, etc. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in more detail with SWIM.

Where:

Downtown Vancouver, very close to a Skytrain Station. Working 7.5 hours a day, with flexible start time in the morning.