Accounts Payable Clerk

Birch Mountain Enterprises; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Mountain Enterprises is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support our Fort McMurray site operations. You will process invoices, manage payments to creditors, and collaborate with team members and clients to maintain accurate, timely records.

The role involves daily interaction with finance colleagues and operational staff, ensuring compliance with policies and accurate posting of transactions. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in MS Excel are essential.

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.
• Data entry skills and a knack for numbers.
• Hands-on with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
• Proficiency in English and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing payments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure bills and payments are posted correctly.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and statements.
• Facilitate payment of invoices by sending reminders and contacting clients.
• Generate reports detailing accounts payable status.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

BSc in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

MS Excel

Proprietary software

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.