Accounts Payable Clerk

Nature's Path Foods; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% bonus

3 weeks vacation

Benefits package

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Nature's Path Foods in Richmond, BC, is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage high-volume invoice processing and expense reporting. The role involves verifying allocations, maintaining vendor files, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely payments.

You will also handle cheque runs, expense policy compliance, and document AP processes while contributing to month-end accruals and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Knowledge of general accounting functions.
• Intermediate Excel & technical competency.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP or accounting software, preferably IFS.
• Minimum typing speed of 40 wpm with high accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Previous AP or accounting experience is an asset but not required.
• Experience with reimbursement platforms is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices in a fast-paced environment (~75 invoices per day).
• Verify expense allocations to departments and general ledger accounts.
• Maintain vendor files and historical records.
• Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare cheque runs and manual cheques as needed.
• Review employee expense reports for policy compliance.
• Assist with corporate card program maintenance.
• Provide backup support to AP team.
• Document AP processes and create SOPs/training materials.
• Suggest improvements to AP processes and systems.
• Investigate and resolve irregularities or inquiries.
• Process month-end accruals.

Skills

Excel

ERP (IFS)

Typing 40 wpm

Attention to detail

AP experience

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

Nature's Path Foods
Richmond, BC V6X1W3, CAN

Description

The day to day:

• Processing supplier invoices in a fast-paced environment. Your portfolio will be comprised of an estimate of +75 invoices entries a day.
• Verifying appropriate expense allocation to departments and general ledger accounts.
• Maintaining vendor files and accurate historical records.
• Communicating and managing relationships with external and internal stakeholders such as vendors or other departments within the organization.
• Preparing cheque runs as scheduled and manual cheques as required.
• Reviewing employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Assisting with maintaining the corporate credit card program.
• Providing backup and support to the rest of the Accounts Payable team.
• Assisting in documentation of A/P processes and systems, including the creation and maintenance of training and reference materials (e.g., developing and refining SOPs).
• Suggesting improvements to A/P processes and systems.
• Investigating and resolving irregularities or enquiries.
• Processing month-end accruals.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of general accounting functions.
• Intermediate Excel & technical competency.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP or accounting software, preferably IFS.
• Minimum typing speed of 40 wpm with high accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Previous AP or accounting experience is an asset but not required.
• Experience with reimbursement platforms is desirable.

Notes:

• This role is Monday - Thursday in office (in Richmond, BC) and Fridays working from home.
• This opportunity will pay between $60,000 - $65,000 with a 5% bonus, three weeks vacation and amazing benefits.