Accounts Payable Coordinator

Community Living British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator at the Vancouver Head Office for a temporary role. You will review invoices, process payments, maintain supplier data, and manage direct deposit activities in line with CLBC policies.

You will lead accounts payable processes, supervise clerks, perform month-end tasks, and ensure contract compliance. The position emphasizes accuracy, timely payments, and teamwork within the Accounts Payable team.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and post-secondary courses in accounting and business
• Five years of experience in a complex accounts payable environment
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office, including Word and Excel
• Experience in reconciling general ledger accounts

Responsibilities

• Reviewing the work of accounts payable clerks to ensure compliance with CLBC policies
• Ensuring the current procedures in processing payments and reviewing data input accuracy in computerized systems are implemented
• Exercising payment authority on all disbursements by reviewing for accuracy before validating invoice batches
• Performing month-end analysis to ensure all accounts payable transactions in the sub-ledger are complete and posted to the general ledger
• Assisting with the supervision of Accounts Payable staff, including hiring and training
• Reconciling variable component contracts to ensure that invoices are in accordance with the contract, invoices are received in a timely manner, and contacting regional offices on outstanding invoices
• Reviewing and reconciling initial contracts to ensure that payment information is accurately calculated; ensuring that contract modifications and renewals are accurately calculated, and the aggregate total and variable component is correctly captured
• Providing information to regional contacts on invoice processing, contracts, amendments, business travel accounts, and purchasing cards
• Liaising with managers and directors to resolve payment discrepancies

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical ability

Education

Grade 12 and accounting/business coursework

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Job description

We are honoured to be selected again as one of B.C.'s Top Employers.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!

Community Living British Columbia [CLBC] is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging support and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection.

Term/Status: Temporary - Anticipated 70 hours bi-weekly until March 31, 2027
Classification/Salary: Financial Officer R18 - Position starts at $37.25 per hour
Team: Accounts Payable
Location: Vancouver Head Office

At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2+IA. For accommodation needs, please contact [e-mail] at any stage of the hiring process.

Visit our Careers at CLBC page to learn more about working at CLBC, what we offer, and tips for the interview process.

About the opportunity

As the Accounts Payable Coordinator at CLBC, you will be responsible for reviewing and approving invoices, contracts for payment, supplier maintenance, and direct deposit maintenance. You will also be involved in preparing, calculating, and processing accounts payable transactions for CLBC in accordance with established financial policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Reviewing the work of accounts payable clerks to ensure compliance with CLBC policies
• Ensuring the current procedures in processing payments and reviewing data input accuracy in computerized systems are implemented
• Exercising payment authority on all disbursements by reviewing for accuracy before validating invoice batches
• Performing month-end analysis to ensure all accounts payable transactions in the sub-ledger are complete and posted to the general ledger
• Assisting with the supervision of Accounts Payable staff, including hiring and training
• Reconciling variable component contracts to ensure that invoices are in accordance with the contract, invoices are received in a timely manner, and contacting regional offices on outstanding invoices
• Reviewing and reconciling initial contracts to ensure that payment information is accurately calculated; ensuring that contract modifications and renewals are accurately calculated, and the aggregate total and variable component is correctly captured
• Providing information to regional contacts on invoice processing, contracts, amendments, business travel accounts, and purchasing cards
• Liaising with managers and directors to resolve payment discrepancies

What you'll bring

• Completion of Grade 12 and post-secondary courses in accounting and business
• Five years of experience in a complex accounts payable environment
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office, including Word and Excel
• Experience in reconciling general ledger accounts

We are also looking for

A highly organized and adaptable professional with exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships at all levels. You should be comfortable working with computerized systems and be able to effectively plan, organize, and coordinate tasks to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. You demonstrate sound judgment under pressure, thrive in managing changing priorities, and bring proven experience in fostering positive stakeholder relationships. Strong interpersonal skills, proficiency with information technology systems, and the ability to analyze and organize information efficiently are key to success in this role.

Additional Info

• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check
• An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established

Closing date: September 2, 2026

If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.