Accounts Receivable Clerk

Waste Connections of Canada Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Connections of Canada Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their corporate finance team in Vancouver.

The role focuses on handling day-to-day accounts payable tasks, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with cross-functional partners across North America. The candidate will manage invoice entry, respond to AP inquiries, process weekly disbursements, and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities with a collaborative approach.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and multitask effectively.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with deadlines.
• Commitment to professional integrity and continuous learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Enter invoices into the accounting platform in line with coding standards and internal controls.
• Respond to AP inquiries from internal and external stakeholders promptly and professionally.
• Prepare and process weekly disbursements (cheques and electronic payments) with supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with business unit leaders to obtain invoice sign-offs.
• Archive payment batches and backup files digitally to ensure full document compliance.
• Assist with general ledger entries and audit supporting papers with the accounting team.
• Provide flexible administrative support for additional team projects as needed.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Relationship building

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client is a well-established, publicly traded organization with a strong market presence and an expansive distribution network across North America. They are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their corporate finance operations. Operating out of their headquarters, this individual will play a vital role in handling day-to-day accounts payable functions, maintaining meticulous transaction records, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

CA$64,000.00–CA$70,000.00 yearly

Full-time

What you will be doing:

• Manage invoice entry into the accounting platform, ensuring alignment with coding standards, vendor agreements, and internal controls.
• Address internal and external AP inquiries in a prompt, professional manner to support cross-functional partners.
• Prepare and process routine weekly disbursements (cheques and electronic payments), verifying all supporting documentation prior to approval.
• Coordinate directly with business unit leaders to secure necessary invoice sign-offs.
• Archive payment batches and backup files digitally in the corporate system to maintain full document compliance.
• Help prepare general ledger entries and supporting audit working papers alongside the broader corporate accounting team.
• Provide flexible administrative and accounting coverage for additional team projects as needed.

What you must have:

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities with an approachable, collaborative work style.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, adapt quickly to changing demands, and multitask effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, high accuracy, and a strong commitment to meeting organizational deadlines.
• High professional integrity, a strong work ethic, and a dedication to continuous learning and growth.