Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Great opportunity for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join an organization that has won several “Top Employer” awards and is recognized for having a values-based culture that promotes teamwork, innovation, and ongoing professional development.

Who - the Company:
Reporting to the Manager, Accounting Operations, the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the day-to day processing of invoices, expense reports, disbursements and refunds. This role would be great for someone seeking good work life balance.
What - the Role:
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable Processing:

• Responsible for processing and recording all cash disbursements to ensure all outstanding invoices/expenses are paid on a timely basis;
• Receive and organize approval of invoices, refunds and expenses;
• Ensure appropriate coding and supporting documentation prior to data entry;
• Prior to payment, enter and prepare batches for all invoices and expenses;

Cheque / EFT Disbursements:

• Coordinate all payments by reviewing terms;
• Run invoice and aged payables report to prioritize invoices/expenses to be paid;
• Process cheques and obtain signatures;
• Prepare EFT and obtain signatures, following up as required until transfers are completed;

Vendor Maintenance:

• Ensure vendor lists and records are accurately maintained (e.g. WCB and T4A eligible vendors);
• Update addresses, bank account and all information from Vendors in our GP system;
• Organize and maintain electronic filing system;

PD Financials:

• Review and post PD batches and invoices, checking for accuracy and validity;

Month End Processing:

• Provide support to Manager, Accounting Operations in completing period-end reporting tasks;
• Prepare and record journal entries (prepaid, accruals, adjustments);
• Follow up with staff regarding accruals and GL coding;
• Reconcile working papers to balance sheet accounts;
• Complete month-end reporting for Benevolent Fund including bank reconciliation, journal entries, investment reconciliation and donation tax receipts;

Department Administration & Other Responsibilities:

• Resolve Payables issues in a timely manner by working with the vendor or other Departments
• Respond to vendors, staff and Board Members when necessary;
• Liaise with auditors during interim and year-end audits as required;

Who - the Candidate:
We are looking for an Accounts Payable professional who is self-motivated and able to work successfully in a collaborative environment of 7 team members.

• Post-Secondary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent experience;
• Three (3) to five (5) years of Accounts Payable or equivalent experience required;
• Accounting Certificate would be beneficial, but is not required;
• Open to individuals in very early stages of the CPA program;
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office, in particular MS Excel and MS SharePoint;
• Proficiency with MS Great Plains software highly preferred;
• Adept at managing multiple competing priorities, with the ability to multi-task effectively;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written;
• Meticulous attention to detail, refined organizational and time management skills.

Where:
Our client is headquartered right in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. You will have the opportunity to work up to 60% from home.
How Much:
The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will earn a competitive base salary commensurate with seniority and relevance of work experience, qualifications, and skills, likely in the range of $55,000 to $60,000. Additionally, the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will be eligible for professional development, paid time off, excellent extended health benefits and RRSP match after a year, etc. Please discuss your base salary and total compensation expectations in more detail with SWIM.
When & How to Apply:

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Accounting Banking, Finance and Insurance