Accounts Payable Specialist

Hays; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Abbotsford is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage AP invoices and documentation. The role requires strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with a focus on high-volume processing. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to $65,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, with construction experience preferred.
• Experience within a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Process AP invoices specific to construction operations.
• Track and organize high-volume documentation exceeding 500+ entries per month.
• Prepare and facilitate bi-weekly cheque runs.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication

Job description

Hays Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Accounts Payable Specialist

Hays Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Your new company

We are working with a construction company based in Abbotsford searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team. This position is fully in office.

Your new role

• Process AP invoices specific to construction operations, including holdbacks, and related reconciliations.
• Code, review, and confirm AP invoice details, ensuring proper alignment with job, vendor, and approver information.
• Distribute invoices to respective team members/employees for approval promptly.
• Track and organize high-volume documentation (e.g., trucking tickets, fill, spoils, aggregate, materials) routinely exceeding 500+ entries per month.
• Reconcile tickets and packing slips to vendor statements for accuracy and timely payment processing.
• Prepare and facilitate bi-weekly cheque runs.
• Communicate with vendors proactively and provide prompt responses to inquiries or concerns.
• Participate in and assist with the ERP system implementation.
• Provide input and troubleshoot AP processes as necessary during system integration testing phases.
• As time allows, expand duties to include bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and other general financial tasks to support the accounting team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, with construction experience preferred.
• Experience within a high-volume environment.
• Solid attention to detail, proactively following up when needed to ensure outstanding information or actions are completed on time.
• Analytical skills to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What you'll get in return

• Up to $65,000 salary.

What you need to do now

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Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Construction