Accounts Payable Coordinator

District of Squamish; Squamish; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work week

Comprehensive benefits package (after

Municipal pension plan

Job summary

The District of Squamish is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to manage all aspects of the accounts payable process, from invoice processing to payment administration. This Regular Full-Time role collaborates with vendors and staff to safeguard financial controls and support efficient financial services.

The successful candidate will have a Business Administration Diploma with an accounting focus, 4 years’ experience in high-volume AP, and strong attention to detail, time management, and

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment.
• Diploma in Business Administration with an accounting focus.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service.
• Excellent time management and 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

Detail oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Business Administration Diploma (accounting focus)

Job description

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.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

A complete job advertisement can be viewed at: http://squamish.ca/yourgovernment/careers/job-postings/

If you have questions that aren’t answered there, please reach out to our friendly HR team at the contact email below.

Human Resources

District of Squamish

37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, B.C., V8B 0A3