Accounts Payable Team Member - BC Office (2025-8012)

Verve Senior Living; Richmond; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults! As part of a vibrant team, you'll play a crucial role in managing accounts payable for multiple retirement properties. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality of life for seniors. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, this role promises to be both rewarding and enjoyable. If you have a passion for finance and a commitment to service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and financial data entry.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in high-volume invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle for retirement properties and corporate entities.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and payments to avoid penalties.

Skills

Accounting Training

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Sage APA

Invoice Processing

Education

Relevant Accounting Certification

Tools

Sage APA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person have a great day, every day! Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality from Excellence Canada. As part of our team, the things you do are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better. Oh, and you’ll also have a lot of fun doing it. Want to join us?

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE

Responsible for the processing of accounts payable for several retirement properties and/or corporate entities accurately and in a timely manner.

Background/Qualifications

• The incumbent will have accounting training, ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information, and working knowledge of computer systems.
• Must be comfortable with a high volume of invoices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and orally, in the English language.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable – Retirement Properties

Responsible for the full accounts payable cycle for the assigned properties, including but not limited to:

• End-to-end accounts payable including receiving, verifying, and entering invoices as per the required time-frame, and preparing payments timely to avoid late fees/penalties.
• Maintain all record keeping and ensure documentation is coded and provided to accountants/controllers as required.
• Assist with creating/preparing wire and transfer payments.
• Respond to inquiries from key stakeholders such as retirement homes and vendors.
• Manage master vendor data including identifying and creating new vendors as needed.

Accounts Payable – Corporate Entities

Responsible for the full accounts payable cycle for the corporate entities, including but not limited to:

• Same duties as Accounts Payable – Retirement Properties.
• Review and export Sage APA invoices.
• Responsible for coding invoices.
• Assist with processing regular distributions to investors.
• Assist with preparations of monthly chargebacks.
• Assist with coordination of cheques and couriers to the homes.
• Assist with maintenance of vendors.
• Assist with online and other bank-related payments.
• Monitor Verve payable emails.
• Assist with other AP-related matters.
• Assist with year-end procedures.
• Assist with completion of credit applications or other forms.
• Assist with training new corporate and retirement home employees.
• Assist with training for new home employees.
• Assist with closing off properties when sold or management contracts end.
• Provide backup as needed for all accounting departments.
• Assist with any other tasks as assigned.
• Complete all required mandatory training/education.
• Comply with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Participate in and contribute to the Verve Quality Improvement (VQI) Program.
• Comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS system, including recognizing hazards, reporting incidents, and participating in in-services and fire drills.

All offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our residents and communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.