Accounts Payable Coordinator

District of Squamish; Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work week

Earned day off every second week

Comprehensive benefits package

Municipal pension plan

Job summary

The District of Squamish is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our Finance team. You will manage invoices, process payments, and perform reconciliations in a high-volume environment.

We value accuracy, strong customer service, and collaboration with staff and vendors. This full-time role offers an hourly rate and a compressed work week with benefits and pension.

Think you would be a great fit? Apply by the deadline to join our growing community in Squamish.

Qualifications

• Business Administration Diploma with an accounting focus from a recognized University or College.
• 4 years’ experience in a high volume finance environment in accounts payable role.
• A sharp eye for detail, excellent time management, and top-tier communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Preparing and posting journal entries.
• Reconciling accounts payable records and statements.
• Responding to vendor and staff inquiries.
• Preparing reports, year-end working papers, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Business Administration Diploma with accounting focus

Job description

The District of Squamishis located inthe unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7meshÚxwumixw(Squamish Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Regular Full-Time

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for accuracy and exceptional customer service? The District is hiring a Regular Full-Time Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our Finance team. In this role, you will manage all aspects of the accounts payable process, from invoice processing and payment administration to account reconciliations and journal entries. You will collaborate with vendors and staff across the District, resolve inquiries, safeguard financial controls and contribute to the efficient operation of our financial services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong organizational skills and enjoy working with numbers while supporting others, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Managing invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Preparing and posting journal entries.
• Reconciling accounts payable records and statements.
• Responding to vendor and staff inquiries.
• Preparing reports, year-end working papers, and compliance documentation.

What we’re looking for

• Business Administration Diploma with an accounting focus from a recognized University or College.
• 4 years’ experience in a high volume finance environment in accounts payable role.
• A sharp eye for detail, excellent time management, and top-tier communication skills.
• A collaborative spirit and a commitment to integrity, respect, connection, and progress.

Who we are: The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting, spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class recreational opportunities offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat. We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to continuous learning, improvement, and excellence in service to our citizens - and so is our ideal candidate. Our Vision: Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish. Our Mission: We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish. Our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Connection, Progress

Think you would be the perfect fit? Then come and Deliver Outstanding Service at the District of Squamish! On top of the hourly rate of $40.15, the District of Squamish also offers a compressed work week which allows for an earned day off every second week, and after 455 hours worked, a comprehensive benefits package and municipal pension plan.

Application deadline: October 5, 2026