Accounts Payable Specialist In Vancouver, Bc

Who we are:

We are a bunch of people who really care about agriculture, food and the challenges facing farming. We want to help farmers with data driven decision making to help nature feed a growing population. Join our team of expert engineers, agronomists, entomologists, crop researchers, and data scientists who are continually conducting research to help drive innovation in agriculture.

Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks. We are in a high growth phase with 2021 seeing us expand into Italy, Australia and Spain.

Our innovative work has received several industry awards:

• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2022) – Selected as winner of the "Precision Agriculture Solutions of the Year" award.
• Sustainability Changemaker by SDTC (2022) - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada.
• Google Accelerator (2020) – Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.

One of our partners produced this short video which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.

Who you are:

Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job; you want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population. Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things.

You are an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with proven customer service skills who is looking for an opportunity to help a fast-growing company scale their Accounts Payable function and become a key player in achieving accurate financial reporting and maintaining healthy vendor relationships.

You will contribute to the overall efficient operation of the finance department and help shape a top-notch Accounts Payable function. You are a highly flexible and adaptable individual, not afraid of ambiguity, and always pushing for change. You don't shy away from connecting with other departments and vendors to get the information you need to get the job done. You are looking for an opportunity to work with a talented and hard-working team of finance professionals that will invest in your growth and success!

What you will do:

• Manage the daily processing of vendor bills and expense transactions, including sourcing approvals and coding invoices in our Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system
• Prepare timely payment runs in order to maintain healthy vendor relationships
• Provide weekly updates to ensure we have a complete picture of our outstanding obligations on a weekly basis
• Facilitate the payment of expense transactions with credit card payments
• Post payments and other bank activity to the ERP to assist with timely and accurate bank reconciliations across multiple entities
• Manage employee expense reports and process for reimbursement
• Process and reconcile high volume of corporate credit card transactions
• Build and maintain relationships with our suppliers, vendors, and other key stakeholders across the company. Diligent in reaching out for bills, receipts, contracts and resolving any discrepancies. Maintain a clean AP subledger
• Assist the finance department in developing and implementing new procedures and controls, improving the ERP system, and implementing automation projects

Requirements

We want you to succeed, so you will need:

• 2+ years of progressive bookkeeping experience including experience in a similar Accounts Payable capacity, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP software
• Experience in dealing with multiple currencies and multiple entities
• Enthusiasm for innovation and process improvement
• Ability to stay organized, meet goals and delivery accurately
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently on routine tasks and collaborate as a part of a team.
• Proficiency with G Suite applications (i.e. Google Sheets) and MS Office

Nice to have:

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or a related field
• Experience with Expensify and/or other expense management software
• Experience implementing AP automation tools

Benefits

Why this is the opportunity for you:

• Sleep better knowing you're making the world a better place through more sustainable food production.
• Opportunity to contribute and make an impact by working on meaningful projects.
• Work with a team that values fun, laughter, and each other in collaborative and casual work environment
• Multiple office locations, convenient via transit and bike paths.
• Flexible hybrid working environment and hours
  

Semios welcomes all applicants regardless of race, gender, orientation, sexual identity, economic class, ability, disability, age, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, or status. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and we welcome everyone.