Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team. The role involves managing the invoicing cycle, ensuring accurate payments to vendors, and contributing to financial reporting. This position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for career progression within finance.

Benefits

Competitive Extended Health Benefits

Up to 4% matching RRSP plan

3 Weeks vacation per year

3 Weeks Sick/Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable.
• Requires Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the invoicing cycle from processing invoices to managing payments.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports.
• Prepare analyses of accounts and produce monthly reports.

Skills

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Time-management

Organizational systems

Job description

Sector: Health care and social assistance

Posting Date: May 20, 2025

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Salary Or Wage: $25.05 to $27.7 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

List of Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 1 years of demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable.

Skills and Abilities

• Skilled at using Sage 50
• Competent user of Microsoft excel
• Potential for career progression within finance
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the finance team
• Effective time-management and organizational systems

Other

• Requires Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check clearance

List of Duties

• We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable clerk to join our growing team. The candidate, above all else, must fundamentally value genuine inclusivity and believe that we, as a community, are ethically accountable for the health and wellness of all who live here.
• As a member of the Finance Team, the AP Clerk is responsible for the invoicing cycle from processing invoices, managing payments to vendors as well as cash management.
• Processing all payments and expenditures, including invoices, statements, etc.
• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor inquiries regarding finance
• Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
• Processing bi-weekly cheque run
• Oversight and reconciliation of cash management system
• Assisting Finance Administrator and Finance Manager as required
• Lift Community Services works with a diverse group of people and we need a staff that reflects that diversity.Applicantswho self-identify as being part of the groups which are underrepresented or have additional barriers to the labour market are encouraged to apply.
• Benefits after probation: Competitive Extended Health Benefits, Up to 4% matching RRSP plan, 3 Weeks vacation per year , 3 Weeks Sick/Paid Time Off.

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