Accounts Payable Clerk

Birch Mountain Enterprises LP; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Mountain Enterprises LP is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support our Fort McKay site operations in Fort McMurray. The role focuses on timely processing of invoices, data entry, and accurate payment of creditors.

You will interact daily with team members and clients to maintain efficient payables, ensure policy compliance, and generate status reports. A BSc in finance or accounting and prior AP experience are required, with strong Excel/MS Office skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Proven working experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generate reports detailing accounts payables status.
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers.
• Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Proficiency in English

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Spreadsheets

Job description

Birch Mountain Enterprises (BME) is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk to support our site contract.

Company Background:

Established in 2005, Birch Mountain Enterprises is an equal-opportunity employer with over 400 employees throughout the Fort McMurray region. Operating from its main operations in Fort McKay, BME provides vac, water, waste, fuel, and flatbed hauling services to industrial and commercial customers. When you join our team, you join a family of employees dedicated to a safe,enjoyable,and positive work environment. We offer competitive wages and seek candidates who are seeking secure, long-term employment.

Job Summary:

Accounts Payable is responsible for, processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.

This position will include daily interaction with other team members and customers to achieve the highest productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers
• Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BSc degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Proven working experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Must successfully pass BME pre-employment evaluation, D&A, and fit for duty pre-employment screening.

Submission:

We thank you for your interest in Birch Mountain and remind all candidates that only successful applicants will be contacted. Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to local candidates.