Accounts Payable Clerk, Full-Time, HYBRID (Edmonton, AB)

SCM Insurance Services; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Edmonton is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support its Finance team. This hybrid position requires strong attention to detail as you manage and review a high volume of invoices and expenses. Ideal candidates will have 1–5 years of relevant experience, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel. You will also be responsible for vendor management and journal entries. Join a dynamic team dedicated to accuracy and efficiency in its financial operations.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in an accounting support role, preferably in Accounts Payable.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve a high volume of invoices and employee expenses.
• Prepare, process, and post journal entries accurately.
• Perform vendor management and large vendor reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma

Accounting certificate/diploma/degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Great Plains accounting system

Job description

Company

ClaimsPro LP - Shared Services

Accounts Payable Clerk

Full-Time, HYBRID (Edmonton, AB)

Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Payable, this role plays a key part in supporting the goals of the Finance team and ensuring that corporate accounting activities align with departmental policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles. The successful candidate will foster strong relationships with internal clients and contribute to a high-performance, efficient, and service-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately review and approve a high volume of invoices and employee expenses (the department processes 800–1,000 items per week)
• Proven ability to manage repetitive weekly tasks while consistently meeting tight and time-sensitive deadlines
• Prepare, process, and post journal entries in the Great Plains accounting system, ensuring all data entry is completed accurately and on time.
• Perform vendor management responsibilities, including verification of business tax numbers for all new vendor setups.
• Perform large vendor reconciliations on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Resolve vendor inquiries and support internal clients with timely follow-up
• Maintain organized electronic filing and documentation
• Review existing processes and recommend improvements
• Respond to audit inquiries in a timely manner
• Participate in special projects as assigned
• Support other finance-related duties as required

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume environments
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer-service orientation and ability to work collaboratively
• Initiative-driven with strong follow-through
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and heavy workloads
• High level of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma required; additional accounting education (certificate, diploma, or degree) preferred
• 1–5 years of experience in an accounting support role, preferably in Accounts Payable
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (intermediate Word skills)
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to commute to the office 1–2 times per week as needed

Environment & Working Conditions

SCM Insurance Services and its affiliates welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

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