Accounts Payable Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

5% Bonus

Three weeks vacation

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Nature's Path Foods is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to join our finance team in Richmond, BC. You will process supplier invoices, verify allocations, maintain vendor files, and support SOP documentation in a fast-paced environment.

This role is in-office Monday to Thursday in Richmond, with Fridays work-from-home, offering a 60,000–65,000 CAD salary plus a 5% bonus, three weeks vacation and comprehensive benefits. Join a collaborative team and improve AP processes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of general accounting functions.
• Intermediate Excel and technical competency.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software (IFS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices in a fast-paced environment (~75 daily entries).
• Verify expense allocations to departments and general ledger accounts.
• Maintain vendor files and historical records with accuracy.
• Communicate and manage relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare cheque runs and manual cheques as required.
• Review employee expense reports for policy compliance.
• Assist with the corporate credit card program and AP processes.
• Document AP processes and SOPs; support training materials.
• Investigate irregularities and month-end accruals.

Skills

Excel

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Post-secondary accounting/finance degree or diploma

Tools

IFS ERP

Job 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.