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

SCM; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage invoices and support finance team goals. This hybrid role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with responsibilities including journal entries and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of accounting support experience and advanced Excel skills. The position involves collaboration with internal clients and may require occasional office visits in Edmonton, AB.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve a high volume of invoices and employee expenses.
• Prepare, process, and post journal entries in the Great Plains accounting system.
• Resolve vendor inquiries and support internal clients.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Customer-service orientation

Effective problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma

Additional accounting education

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company:

ClaimsPro LP - Shared ServicesAccounts Payable Clerk, Full-Time, HYBRID (Edmonton, AB)

Accounts Payable Clerk

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.