Accounts Payable Supervisor

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College’s New Westminster campus seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the AP unit within the Finance Department. You’ll plan, coordinate, and supervise daily operations, ensuring accurate payables processing and strict adherence to established accounting procedures.

Required are a two-year accounting program and at least five years of related experience, plus proven supervisory and strong organizational/time-management skills. A hybrid work arrangement may be considered.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a two-year accounting program and minimum five years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of PSAS / GAAP and accounts payable procedures.
• Proven supervisory experience and strong organizational/time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the operational and daily activities of the Accounts Payable unit within Finance.
• Oversee payables documentation, recording, and monitoring in accordance with established accounting procedures.
• Identify training opportunities and lead process-improvement initiatives within the AP team.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Two-year accounting program

Job description

Location

New Westminster Campus

Salary Range

$58,304 to $65,630 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement

The Opportunity

You are a fearless leader when it comes to planning, coordinating, and supervising the operational and daily activities of the staff in the Accounts Payable (AP) unit within the Finance Department. You have an exceptional ability to oversee and maintain detailed processes when payables are documented, recorded, and monitored within established accounting procedures within the college. You also thrive with experienced leadership skills and identifying training opportunities and process improvement initiatives within your team.

Who We Are

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

What It Takes

• Completion of a two-year accounting program at a recognized institution with a minimum of five (5) years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards ( PSAS ) / GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and accounts payable procedures.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of commodity tax, provincial and federal, as it pertains to College purchases.
• Proven supervisory skills and experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Additional Information

• This regular full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting August 31, 2026.
• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department's need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.
• Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College's Work From Home Policy.