Accounts Payable Specialist

Talentify; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Burnaby seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage accounts payable operations, including payment runs and vendor communication. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of Canadian accounts payable experience, proficiency in accounting systems like Sage, and strong communication skills. The role offers a hybrid work schedule with benefits and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Free roadside parking

Profit sharing

Comprehensive health and medical coverage

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Canadian AP experience with a basic knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Proficiency in using an Accounting System or ERP.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly payment runs for EFT, wire, bill payment, and cheque.
• Monitor Concur for unsubmitted invoices.
• Process employee expense reports from all locations.

Skills

Canadian AP experience

Team collaboration

Accounting Systems or ERP proficiency

Intermediate Excel skills

Communication skills

Experience with SAP Concur

Education

Accounting education

Tools

Sage 300

SAP Concur

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title

Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

This position involves managing various aspects of accounts payable, including the preparation of weekly payment runs and monitoring Concur for unsubmitted invoices. The role also includes processing employee expense reports and intercompany transactions, maintaining vendor communication, and assisting in the timely closure of AP functions for month-end and year-end purposes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly payment runs for EFT, wire, bill payment, and cheque.
• Monitor Concur for unsubmitted invoices and distribute them to the appropriate staff for review and approval.
• Review and process payments for employee expense reports from all locations.
• Process intercompany transactions, applying and posting to A/P and A/R.
• Maintain communication with vendors to address and resolve issues quickly.
• Assist in meeting important deadlines for the timely closure of AP functions for month-end and year-end purposes.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of Canadian AP experience with a basic knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team of 4 or more people.
• Proficiency in using an Accounting System or ERP, such as Sage or GP.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and basic formulas.
• Strong communication skills for dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with SharePoint, SAP Concur, Sage 300, invoice processing, and purchase orders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based documents, such as SharePoint.
• Accounting education.
• Experience with SAP Concur and Sage 300.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or within a team.
• Solution-oriented team player.

Work Environment

The role reports directly to the Assistant. Initially, the position requires 100% in-office attendance during the training period. After training, the work schedule typically involves three days in the office and two days from home, with some flexibility. The office offers free roadside parking and is accessible via public transit. Enjoy a great atmosphere with a positive culture and friendly environment, supported by an open-door policy. Benefits include a birthday matching program, profit sharing, and comprehensive health and medical coverage.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Burnaby, British Columbia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $28.85/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Burnaby, BC.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.