Accounts Payable Clerk

Nature's Path Foods; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for their Richmond office. The role involves processing invoices, managing relationships with vendors, and contributing to a fast-paced finance team. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or related field.
• Minimum typing speed of 40 wpm with high accuracy.
• Knowledge of general accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Processing +75 supplier invoice entries a day.
• Maintaining vendor files and historical records.
• Assisting with month-end accruals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Technical competency

Intermediate Excel

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Economics

Tools

ERP or accounting software

Job description

Nature’s Path has big, ambitious plans and we want to take you along for the journey. To support our continued growth as a company and finance team, we are looking for an eager and energetic Accounts Payable Clerk. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this role is crucial to the accounting and reporting that drives our business forward. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1-2 years of experience, looking to develop their skills in a role with growth opportunity.

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.

· Training new team members as needed.

Qualifications

· Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (can be in progress as long as class schedule does not interfere with regular working hours).

· 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.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with others.

Preferred:

· Previous AP or accounting experience is an asset but not required.

· Experience with reimbursement platforms desirable.

Notes:

This role is a hybrid opportunity based out of Richmond, and will pay between $58,000 - $65,000 with a 5% bonus.