Accounts Payable Clerk

Seymour Pacific Developments; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Canada is seeking an AP Clerk to process invoices and maintain vendor relationships. The successful candidate should have a post-secondary education in accounting or business and at least two years of accounts payable experience. This role offers excellent wages and benefits, in a supportive team environment that values accuracy and communication.

Benefits

Excellent wages and benefits

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Two plus years of accounts payable experience or equivalent accounting experience in a fast-paced office environment.
• Experience and proficiency with accounting software.
• Professional demeanor and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process account payable transactions and maintain vendor relationships.
• Prepare payments including EFT, checks, and wire transfers.
• Support month-end procedures and assist with reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting principles

Vendor relationship management

Time management

Communication skills

Experience with MS Excel

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The AP Clerk processes account payable transactions, maintains vendor relationships, and supports the AP team with accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. This role requires solid accounting knowledge and the ability to work independently while following established procedures.

This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who pride themselves on accuracy, have a keen eye for spotting discrepancies, and want to learn accounting procedures in a supportive team environment.

Invoice Processing (50%)

• Standard invoice processing following established procedures
• Three‑way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents
• Coding verification and proper cost center allocation
• Payment preparation including EFT, check, and wire transfers
• Document management and filing (electronic and physical)
• System data entry with high accuracy standards

Vendor Relations (25%)

• Vendor inquiry management regarding payment status and account issues
• Payment confirmation and remittance coordination
• Vendor setup and maintenance in accounting system
• Statement reconciliation discrepancy resolution
• Communication coordination with internal departments regarding vendor issues

Process Support (15%)

• Month‑end support including accruals and cutoff procedures
• Reporting assistance for management and supervisory staff
• Backup coverage for other AP team members as needed
• Process improvement suggestions and feedback
• Quality control checks on own work and peer review

Administrative Tasks (10%)

• Filing and document organization (electronic and physical)
• Meeting support and note‑taking as needed
• Special projects as assigned by supervisory staff
• System maintenance tasks and updatesParticipate in cross‑training opportunities within AP processes to provide backup support and enhance departmental knowledge and flexibility

What you need to be successful:

• Post‑secondary education – Accounting, Business, or related field
• Two plus years accounts payable experience or equivalent accounting experience in fast‑paced office environment (or demonstrated aptitude for detail‑oriented work)
• Experience in accounting principles and practices
• Experience and proficiency with accounting software
• Experience using MS Excel on a frequent basis to perform work
• Professional demeanor and communication (written and verbal)
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work with other team members to achieve common goals
• Abilities to process large volumes of data accurately and effectively
• Ability to maintain and build vendor relationships
• Ability to understand and apply regulatory compliance information
• Knowledge of service inventory management and coordination
• Knowledge of contract compliance monitoring
• Specialized in technology service coordination
• Ability to identify process improvements
• Knowledge of telecommunications billing processing and verification methods an asset

Why Seymour Pacific?

Seymour Pacific Developments is an industry leader in building multi‑family homes with unparalleled speed and efficiency. We develop and build over 1000 units a year by leveraging effective teamwork and industry expertise. We offer excellent wages and benefits, as well as a variety of training for employees who are motivated to succeed and want to expand their horizons.

Seymour Pacific Developments practices equal opportunity hiring and onboarding processes to ensure equal access and participation for everyone. We understand that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.