Accounts Payable Clerk

BCLMA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

TELUS Health EFAP

Vacation and sick leave

Disability insurance

Pension plan matching

Education allowance

Fitness allowance

Annual reviews

Job summary

Farris LLP in Vancouver is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team on a temporary full-time basis to cover maternity leave through March 2028. You will process vendor invoices, expense reports, and cost recoveries with accuracy and service in mind.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will ensure timely payments, maintain vendor records, and respond to inquiries from internal/external partners while collaborating with the team and handling ad-hoc

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' accounts payable experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong working knowledge of ELITE 3E highly desirable.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• A strong service orientation with professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, expense reports and credit card statements accurately and timely.
• Produce cost recovery transactions and reconcile exceptions promptly.
• Process timely payment of vendor invoices.
• Maintain and update vendor records in a timely manner.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external business partners within the outlined timeframe.
• Cross-train in another area to support team functions when needed.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

ELITE 3E

Job description

General Accountability

Farris LLP is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team on a temporary full-time basis to provide maternity leave coverage through March 2028. Reporting to the Director, Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, cost recovery transactions, and employee expense reports while delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure all vendor invoices, expense reports and credit card statements are accurately processed and recorded within an appropriate time frame with the appropriate approvals.
• Produce cost recovery transactions that are accurately processed and reconciled, and exceptions are resolved in a timely manner.
• Process timely payment of vendor invoices.
• Maintain and update vendor records within an appropriate timeframe.
• Investigate and respond to inquiries received from internal and external business partners within the outlined timeframe.
• Complete cross-training in another area of the team to support team functions as needed.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years’ accounts payable experience. Professional services background considered an asset.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong working knowledge of ELITE 3E highly desirable.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• A strong service orientation.
• A positive and willing attitude.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate (both oral and written) in a professional, mature, and courteous manner.
• The ability to work well independently and in a team setting.

Compensation + Benefits

This is a temporary full-time maternity leave coverage position with an anticipated term ending in March 2028. During the contract term, the successful candidate will be eligible for the firm's applicable benefits programs and employee offerings.

The typical salary range for this position is $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal and market equity.

• Competitive salary and structured annual reviews.
• Extended health and dental coverage.
• TELUS Health EFAP.
• Generous vacation time and sick time allowance.
• Life, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Pension plan matching.
• Annual professional development/education allowance.
• Annual fitness allowance.

Farris LLP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment.