Accounts Payable Clerk (18 Month Fixed-Term)

West Coast Reduction Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Reduction Ltd. is seeking an Accounting Clerk – Accounts Payable in Vancouver. You will ensure supplier invoices are paid on time and interact with suppliers and the Purchasing department to resolve issues, supporting a busy AP team in a fixed-term 18-month role.

The position requires 1–3 years in an accounting/administrative role, experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP, and strong MS Office skills. Canadian and US dollar petty cash management is included.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in an administrative or accounting role is required.
• Experience in an automated Accounts Payable environment and using ERP software (JD Edwards is preferred).
• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Accounting, Commerce, or a related area.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Intermediate competency using Microsoft Office Suite and Document Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and process supplier invoices for correct coding.
• Prepare electronic and cheque payment runs.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve payment or invoice issues.
• Assist with used cooking oil system processing and reconciliation.
• Maintain Canadian and US dollar petty cash funds.
• Assist with general office administrative duties for various departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Education

Accounting diploma or related

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Document Management Systems

Job description

West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit our Company website at www.wcrl.com to learn more.

The Accounting Clerk – Accounts Payable is part of the Accounts Payable team and ensures that supplier invoices are paid appropriately within the payment terms as outlined. This position involves regular interaction with other Accounts Payable Clerks, suppliers, and the Purchasing department. Strong attention to detail, along with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with both internal and external customers, is essential to success in this role.

This is a full-time position with a fixed-term of 18 months.

Annual Salary: $53K-$56K

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Build a stable career with a reputable, family-owned company of more than 450 employees
• Continuous training and development available

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and process supplier invoices captured by the Transform AP system and JD Edwards ERP system for correct coding and supplier
• Prepare electronic and cheque payment runs
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve any payment or invoice issues
• Assist with used cooking oil system processing and reconciliation
• Participate in process improvements to increase effectiveness and efficiency of processes
• Maintain both Canadian & US dollar petty cash funds
• Help with general office administrative duties (filing, corporate mailouts, organizing, front desk reception coverage, etc.) for various departments
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 to 3 years of experience in an administrative or accounting role is required
• Experience in an automated Accounts Payable environment and using ERP software (JD Edwards is preferred)
• Post-secondary certificate or diploma program in the fields of Accounting, Commerce, or a related area of study is an asset
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Intermediate competency using Microsoft Office Suite products, and Document Management Systems required
• Excellent communication skills

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity. However, only those individuals who are selected for an interview will be contacted.