Accounts payable specialist

PacWest; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PacWest is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support financial operations at our BC location. The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, resolving issues promptly, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure smooth workflows.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting-related experience, proficiency in ERP software and MS Office, and a strong attention to detail. This on-site position requires teamwork and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting/clerical experience required.
• Experience ensuring accuracy of financial transactions.
• Ability to coordinate activities with other work units or departments.

Responsibilities

• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Oral communication

Written communication

Organized

Team player

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

College diploma or certificate (1–2 yrs)

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Spreadsheet

Accounting software

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments

SUPERVISION

• Accounting and related clerks

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Spreadsheet
• Accounting software

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player