Accounts Payable Specialist

Swim Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate firm in East Vancouver is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. This role involves managing the full accounts payable cycle and providing vendor support while offering opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have at least 2 years of AP experience, preferably in construction or real estate development. The position offers a base salary between $53,000 and $65,000 along with benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

Free on-site parking

Flexible benefits plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on AP experience.
• Construction or real estate development experience preferred.
• Proficient in AP processes including invoice entry and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities.
• Ensure proper approvals and compliance documentation.
• Reconciling vendor statements and providing vendor support.

Skills

Accounts payable processes

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

TimberScan

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

Overview

An Accounts Payable Specialist is sought by a well-established real estate developer and builder, with numerous projects on the horizon and strong company growth prospects.

The role offers broad exposure to the full accounts payable cycle, from invoice processing and compliance through to payments, vendor support, and reconciliations. It’s an attractive chance to join a collaborative team where you’ll benefit from long-term stability and opportunities for progression.

Who - the Company

The company specializes in developing, building, selling, and managing residential properties, with a focus on rental, mixed-use, and multi-family projects.

What - the Role

You will be responsible for day-to-day accounts payable activities, including entering invoices into TimberScan, ensuring proper approvals and compliance documentation, preparing cheque and EFT payment runs, monitoring invoice cut-offs, and reconciling vendor statements. The position provides first-level vendor support, oversees the accounting inbox, and supports project managers and the finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing. In addition, the role assists with vendor onboarding, credit applications, and ad-hoc tasks, providing broad exposure to the AP cycle while escalating complex issues to senior accounting staff.

Who - the Candidate

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on AP experience (open to candidates with more extensive experience; no upper limit).
• Construction or real estate development experience strongly preferred
• Experience with TimberScan and Sage 300 CRE preferred
• Proficiency in AP processes including invoice entry, approvals, payments, vendor management, reconciliations, and cut-off procedures.
• Able to work closely with accounting team members and cross-functional partners.
• Comfortable taking initiative, showing visibility, and participating in team/company events.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Where

Based in East Vancouver, their open-plan office is 5 minutes’ walk from the Skytrain and there is free parking on-site. The position is 5 days per week in office, with standard hours of 9–5, with some flexibility.

How Much

Base salary of between $53,000 and $65,000; 3 weeks’ vacation; free on-site parking; benefits (flex plan with 3 options).

When & How to Apply

Swim Recruiting is exclusively recruiting the role and will be screening and shortlisting on behalf of our client and presenting suitable candidates directly to the hiring team for review. If you are interested in this opportunity, please do not hesitate to apply. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit APPLY NOW and send us your resume.

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