Accounts Payable Specialist (8 Month Contract)

DP World; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a people-oriented company as an Accounts Payable Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring timely payments and resolving vendor inquiries. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to process improvements while working in a supportive team environment. With a global leader in cargo handling, you will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere that values your contributions, providing comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to enhance your skills in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Plans

Lifestyle Spending Account

Pension Contributions

Retirement Savings Plan

Support for Professional Development

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience with Oracle and Maximo systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process payments to suppliers and vendors accurately and timely.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Oracle

Maximo

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary training in accounting or finance

Tools

Concur

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist (8 Month Contract)

DP World Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Role Purpose
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payments to suppliers and vendors, handling enquiries and resolving AP-related issues while supporting the team with process improvement initiatives.

Job Description
Role Purpose
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payments to suppliers and vendors, handling enquiries and resolving AP-related issues while supporting the team with process improvement initiatives.

About The Role

• Ensure all invoices are coded and posted into the accounting system in a timely manner.
• Verify accuracy of information and ensure approvals are valid.
• Review expenditures to ensure they are compliant with internal and DP World Global Policies and process employee expense reports and maintain data within Concur.
• Maintain communication with vendors to ensure any issues are addressed and resolved quickly.
• Prepare Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and wire payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up to resolve any discrepancies.
• Oversee, plan and execute the cheque run process.
• Reconcile the A/P sub-ledger to the General Ledger at month-end, followed by preparation and analysis of A/P reports, and additional reconciliations as agreed upon.

About You

• Post-secondary training in accounting or finance.
• A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience with Oracle, and Maximo systems are assets.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a high volume setting.
• Exceptional computer skills and ability to quickly learn new software.
• Possess knowledge of accounts payable and the accounting cycle.
• A willingness to take initiative to solve problems and a desire to identify process improvements.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clear and concise information in an accurate and informative manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with your team and other departments.

About The Team

With a global reputation built on nearly a century of experience, DP World Canada also provides stevedoring services at ports and terminals throughout British Columbia. Our professionals provide safe, innovative cargo handling trusted by top manufacturers worldwide. We handle cargoes like breakbulk, yachts, roll-on roll-off, and forest products. We are a global leader in container handling services.

Our corporate head office houses our Shared Services team in the Metrotown Office Complex, offering convenient access from Downtown Vancouver and surrounding areas. The office is connected to BC’s largest shopping center, provides access to the SkyTrain, and is close to Central Park.

Joining DP World means joining a people-oriented company. You will be among great colleagues in a relaxed environment that values your contributions. We pride ourselves on openness, approachability, safety, customer service, and our commitment to growth and innovation. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health plans, a lifestyle spending account, pension contributions, a retirement savings plan, and support for professional development. We recognize that world-class operations require world-class people, so we offer competitive total compensation packages.