Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: Coquitlam, BC
Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary Contract
Contract Length: Approximately 6 to 7 weeks, with potential for extension
Compensation: Approximately $25 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible

Burke Recruiting is working with a growing, multi-location organization in Coquitlam to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk for an immediate temporary assignment.

Our client has experienced significant business growth and is looking for a capable AP professional to provide hands-on support to a busy finance team during a period of transition.

This position is well suited to someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, can manage a high volume of work and is comfortable stepping into an established accounts payable function with minimal supervision after initial training.

This is not an entry-level training opportunity. The successful candidate should have previous accounts payable experience and be able to contribute quickly.

• Process and code a high volume of accounts payable invoices

• Review invoices for accuracy, coding and supporting documentation

• Complete vendor account reconciliations

• Research invoice and payment discrepancies

• Respond to vendor inquiries by email and telephone

• Determine whether invoices have been received and entered into the system

• Follow up with internal locations regarding missing invoices or documentation

• Assist with Excel-based reconciliations and reporting

• Enter and maintain accurate information within internal accounting and operational systems

• Support the Director of Finance and accounting team with outstanding AP work

• Help maintain accurate, organized and up-to-date accounts payable records

• Assist with other accounting duties as required

• Previous accounts payable experience is required

• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, coding and vendor reconciliations

• Experience working in a busy or high-volume accounting environment

• Comfortable communicating with vendors and internal team members

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines

• Resourceful and able to investigate and resolve discrepancies

• Able to learn new systems and processes quickly

• Comfortable working independently after initial training

You are an experienced and dependable AP professional who can step into a busy finance department and quickly become productive.

You are comfortable managing a significant volume of invoices, responding to vendor inquiries and completing reconciliations accurately. You are organized, adaptable and able to think on your feet when information is incomplete or priorities change.

This is a full-time temporary position based at the client’s corporate office in Coquitlam. The initial contract is expected to last approximately 6 to 7 weeks, although there may be an opportunity for the assignment to continue depending on business requirements.

Please send your resume to:

Tina Burke
tburke@burkerecruiting.com

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.