Accounts Payable Clerk

Aston Carter; Richmond; Híbrido; CAD 50 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Aston Carter seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk in Richmond, BC. The role supports the Accounting department with AP processing, vendor records, and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing setting.

The position starts on-site for training and transitions to a hybrid model (3 days on-site, 2 remote). Strong Excel and ERP experience preferred.

Qualificações

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in accounting or accounts payable.
• Accounting education or formal training in accounting principles.
• Intermediate Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP).
• Strong written and verbal communication for vendors and colleagues.
• Experience with ERP systems for accounts payable processes.

Responsabilidades

• Enter accounts payable invoices with high accuracy.
• Verify shipments clear through customs and document completion.
• Review vendor invoices for correct charges and GL coding.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Assist with payments (EFT, cheques, wires).
• Prepare schedules for audits and journal entries as needed.
• Update USD exchange rates in the system.
• Respond to AP inquiries and provide admin support.
• Collaborate with SAP in invoice processing.
• Support freight forwarding and Canada customs documentation.

Conhecimentos

Accounting basics

Data entry

Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Verbal & written communication

Invoice processing

ERP systems

Three-way matching

Formação académica

Accounting education or formal training

Ferramentas

SAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Clerk supports the Accounting department by accurately processing and recording accounts payable transactions, maintaining vendor records, and assisting with various administrative and financial tasks. This role is ideal for someone with foundational accounting knowledge, manufacturing industry exposure, and someone who enjoys working with numbers, systems, and cross-functional teams in a collaborative office environment.

Job Title

Accounts Payable Clerk

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable invoice data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Verify that shipments are properly cleared through customs and ensure related documentation is complete.
• Review vendor invoices to confirm accuracy of charges and apply correct general ledger coding.
• Perform in-transit reconciliation to ensure goods and related costs are correctly recorded.
• Conduct price checks on vendor commercial invoices to confirm pricing aligns with agreed terms.
• Request vendor accounts payable statements and reconcile them to internal records.
• Assist with the payment process, including electronic funds transfers (EFT), cheques, and wire payments.
• Prepare supporting documents and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Prepare journal entries as needed to support accurate financial reporting.
• Update and maintain USD exchange rates in the system as required for transactions.
• Respond to and provide assistance with various internal and external inquiries related to accounts payable.
• Provide ongoing administrative support to the Accounting department, including general clerical and data entry tasks.
• Utilize ERP systems, including SAP, for invoice processing and accounts payable activities.
• Perform three-way matching between purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices to ensure accuracy.
• Support freight forwarding activities related to export and import shipments and work with Canada Customs clearance documentation.
• Collaborate with team members, share information, and proactively support department goals.
• Ask questions and seek clarification when needed to ensure accuracy and continuous learning.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to one year of experience in accounting or accounts payable, with a basic understanding of debits, credits, and how accounts payable processes work (including invoicing, freight invoices, and vendor invoices).
• Accounting education or formal training in accounting principles.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups (such as VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP), with willingness to complete skills testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in invoice processing and data entry with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working with accounts payable functions, including vendor invoices and credit card payments.
• Comfort working with ERP systems for financial and accounts payable processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and provide support to the Accounting department.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, for accounts payable and invoice processing.
• Knowledge of three-way matching between purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices.
• Exposure to freight forwarding processes for export and import shipments.
• Familiarity with Canada Customs clearance procedures and documentation.
• Friendly, collaborative, and team-oriented approach, with a willingness to help colleagues.
• Openness to learning new processes and systems, and flexibility in supporting team needs.
• Comfort asking questions and seeking guidance to ensure accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Interest in professional development and growing within an accounting and manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, office-based position with an 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. During the probationary period (approximately three months), the role is fully on-site to support training, development, and relationship building. After probation, the position transitions to a hybrid model with three days on-site and two days off-site each week, with specific in-office days assigned. The Accounting team consists of six people and the culture is collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented. The office is transit accessible, although public transit options in the immediate area are limited, and free on-site parking is available. The environment offers exposure to a large, reputable manufacturing operation and provides access to modern office tools and ERP systems. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package with a health spending account after the completion of the contract term, RRSP matching up to 5% after one year of service, a strong professional development program, product discounts including free tires annually after three months, an annual fitness credit to support memberships or equipment, and regular team-building events such as barbecues, bowling nights, and holiday parties. The dress code aligns with a professional office setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, BC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Richmond,BC.

À propos d'Aston Carter

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, lacquisition de talents, les achats, la chaine dapprovisionnement, et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de lindustrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre vaste réseau pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service dun grand nombre dentreprises du classement Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers davoir remporté la désignation « Prix Platine » dans le cadre des prix Best of Staffing® Client et Talent décernés par ClearlyRated.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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