Accounts Payable Clerk 2

FortisBC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

FortisBC in Kelowna, BC is hiring a Full-Time Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk to support our finance team. You will verify invoices, process payments, and maintain vendor records while ensuring tax compliance and accuracy.

The role requires high school completion, accounting courses, SAP knowledge, 12 months related experience, and strong Excel skills. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and a safe, inclusive workplace with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• High school completion and accounting coursework completed.
• 12 months of directly related accounting work experience.
• Understanding of tax regulations (fed/provincial) where applicable.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP system and MS Office suite.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and verify tax compliance.
• Use ERP to match invoices to receipts and purchase orders.
• Reconcile statements and resolve vendor issues.
• Answer inquiries about vendor accounts and tax treatment.
• Support Visa card program by posting transactions.
• Perform minor duties related to accounts payable.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Teamwork

Meet deadlines

Typing 60 WPM

Education

High school diploma

Financial Accounting 1

Financial Accounting 2

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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Location: Kelowna, BC, CA

Branch: Electric
Affiliation: MoveUP
Employment Status: Full-Time Temporary
Salary: $33.48 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: No
Workplace Flexibility: No
Temp Duration: 6 months
Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices including:
  • verify calculations, currency of payment, quantities and merchandise on source documents such as invoices, expense statements and payment requisitions
  • evaluate invoices to determine correct tax compliance
  • utilize ERP system to match invoices to the correct receipt and purchase order
  • reconcile statements and resolve problems with the vendor
  • determine and deduct appropriate builders’ lien holdback
  • check invoice approvals, including signatures, and authority level
  • retrieve historical data and coding
  • enter data into relevant systems.
• Answer inquiries, both written and verbal, regarding accounts payable matters, including:
  • vendor account inquiries
  • tax treatment inquiries
  • FortisBC employee inquiries
• Provide monthly support to the accounts payable analyst in administering the Visa credit card program:
  • respond to customer inquiries using web-based programs
  • review and post transactions
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties, which do not affect the rating of the job.

Requirements

• Successful completion of high school.
• Successful completion of Financial Accounting 1 and Financial Accounting 2 courses from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Twelve (12) months directly related relevant accounting work experience.
• Understanding of current federal and provincial tax regulations where applicable.
• Knowledge of ERP accounting system (preferably SAP).
• Intermediate knowledge of computer systems operations, environment and peripherals and various applications software in use in the department (Excel, SAP & suite of MS Office products). Ability to type 60 WPM.
• Strong customer service skills including the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal form.
• Basic knowledge of Provincial Builders’ Liens and Federal Holdback Act.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment and work independently.
• Ability to research, investigate and present results in an organized fashion to a broad range of audiences.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles .