Accounts Payable Associate

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Calgary is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to manage vendor support, invoice processing, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate has a college diploma in accounting or finance, with at least three years of full cycle A/P experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration and handling confidential information. This position offers an on-site role committed to health and safety excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in a full cycle A/P capacity.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Canadian Taxes.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor statements and determine invoice status.
• Verify the accuracy of entries, posting, and signature approvals.
• Perform 3-way invoice matching for PO invoice processing.
• Investigate payment issues following corporate Accounts Payable policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

High moral judgment

Proficiency with MS Office

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Excellent written and oral communication

Solution-oriented

Education

College diploma in accounting, finance, or business

Tools

IFS ERP

JDE ERP

Job description

Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Associate will be responsible for vendor support, reconciliations, and invoice processing.

Location
The position will be located on-site in Calgary, AB.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review vendor statements, determine invoice status, and communicate payment internally and/or with external vendors.
2. Verify code to pay invoices, accuracy of entries, posting, and signature approvals.
3. Perform 3-way invoice matching for PO invoice processing.
4. Receive and respond to phone calls/emails from vendors or other departments concerning payment status of invoices.
5. Review incoming statements from vendors to ensure all outstanding invoices are entered and paid; request missing copies of invoices if necessary.
6. Investigate payment issues following corporate Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
7. File and maintain financial records (invoices, payments, receipts) in an organized manner.
8. Manage the Accounts Payable shared email inbox effectively.

Required Skills & Education

Education & Experience

• College diploma in accounting, finance, or business preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in a full cycle A/P capacity.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Knowledge of Canadian Taxes.
• Experience working in multiple entity corporations.

Skills

• High moral judgment for handling confidential information and monetary transactions.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle high volume work.
• Prioritize tasks effectively, focusing on the most important issues.
• Perform moderate to complex account reconciliations.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with IFS and JDE ERP systems is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
• Solution-oriented with a customer service focus and positive attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of handling confidential information professionally.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) is committed to health & safety excellence. All employees must adhere to health and safety policies and perform physical tasks as required, including working in various environmental conditions and using PPE when necessary.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us if you require accommodation.

Employment is conditional upon background checks, including proof of legal work in Canada, references, employment verification, educational verification, and criminal checks.