Accounts Payable Associate

FirstService Residential Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

FirstService Residential Canada is seeking a Full-Time Accounts Payable Associate to join our BC accounting team. This role provides accounting services to our clients across BC, emphasizing high-volume invoicing and timely payments.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of AP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work accurately under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. We offer comprehensive benefits and supportive professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a high-volume, numeric typing position.
• Basic knowledge in Accounting Fundamentals – Accounts Payable Cycle.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process high volume of invoices with precision and focused attention to detail.
• Code and approve utility invoices with tight due dates and ensure timely payments are made.
• Analyze and resolve accounts with issues.
• Facilitate regular cheque runs inclusive of printing, sorting, and mailing out cheques.
• Administration of electronic invoice processing platform as needed.
• Manage and update vendor information as required.
• Process void cheque requests which may involve placing stop payments via an online banking platform.
• Manage and execute other monthly accounts payable processes including monthly recurring payables and post-dated cheques.
• Ensure cheques are delivered according to the delivery instructions and coordinate couriers and pick-ups as required.
• Answer vendor, strata/property manager, and property accountant inquiries promptly.

Skills

AP experience

Excel

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About FirstService Residential:

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Description

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Experience being part of a high-performing team with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.

Job Overview

FirstService Residential is looking for a Full-Time Accounts Payable Associate to join our Accounting team. This varied role provides accounting services to our Clients across BC. This role is ideal for an accounts payable professional with strong attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process high volume of invoices with precision and focused attention to detail


• Code and approve utility invoices with tight due dates and ensure timely payments are made


• Analyze and resolve accounts with issues


• Facilitate regular cheque runs inclusive of printing, sorting, and mailing out cheques


• Administration of electronic invoice processing platform as needed


• Manage and update vendor information as required


• Process void cheque requests which may involve placing stop payments via an online banking platform


• Manage and execute other monthly accounts payable processes including monthly recurring payables and post-dated cheques


• Ensure cheques are delivered according to the delivery instructions and coordinate couriers and pick-ups as required


• Answer vendor, strata/property manager, and property accountant inquiries promptly

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 (One) years’ experience in a high volume, numeric typing position required.


• Basic knowledge in Accounting Fundamentals – Accounts Payable Cycle.


• Strong experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required.


• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines are crucial.


• High attention to detail.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

What We Offer

As a full-time associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits including health & dental. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, access to our Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, etc.

Compensation

$43,000.00 - $46,000.00 per annum

FirstService Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is our policy to promote equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective associates. This applies to all employment-related matters, including the recruitment process, hiring decisions, compensation and benefits. We are committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is based on respect and preserves the dignity and rights of everyone in the organization. If you have questions before or during the application process about our equal opportunity workplace, please reach out to our Recruitment team.

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