Accounts Payable Supervisor
- New Westminster, BC, Canada
$58,304 to $65,630 annually. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $58,304 to $65,630 annually.
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 35 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location New Westminster Campus
Salary Range
$58,304 to $65,630 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement
The Opportunity
You are a fearless leader when it comes to planning, coordinating, and supervising the operational and daily activities of the staff in the Accounts Payable (AP) unit within the Finance Department. You have an exceptional ability to oversee and maintain detailed processes when payables are documented, recorded, and monitored within established accounting procedures within the college. You also thrive with experienced leadership skills and identifying training opportunities and process improvement initiatives within your team.
If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Accounts Payable Supervisor position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.
Who We Are
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
What It Takes
Additional Information
Salary Range
$58,304 to $65,630 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement
The Opportunity
You are a fearless leader when it comes to planning, coordinating, and supervising the operational and daily activities of the staff in the Accounts Payable (AP) unit within the Finance Department. You have an exceptional ability to oversee and maintain detailed processes when payables are documented, recorded, and monitored within established accounting procedures within the college. You also thrive with experienced leadership skills and identifying training opportunities and process improvement initiatives within your team.
If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Accounts Payable Supervisor position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.
Who We Are
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
What It Takes
- Completion of a two-year accounting program at a recognized institution with a minimum of five (5) years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards ( PSAS ) / GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and accounts payable procedures.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of commodity tax, provincial and federal, as it pertains to College purchases.
- Proven supervisory skills and experience.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Additional Information
- This regular full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting August 31, 2026.
- Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
- The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.
- Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College’s Work From Home Policy.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the daily operations and staff of the Accounts Payable unit within the Finance Department. Oversee the documentation, recording, and monitoring of payables in accordance with established accounting procedures, while identifying training and process improvement opportunities.
Requirements
Requires completion of a two-year accounting program from a recognized institution and at least five years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of PSAS or GAAP, accounts payable procedures, commodity tax applicable to college purchases, supervisory experience, and strong organizational and time-management skills.
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Supervision
- Staff Coordination
- Accounting Procedures
- Public Sector Accounting Standards
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Commodity Tax
- Process Improvement
- Staff Training
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Education
Keywords
- Accounts Payable
- Finance Department
- Accounting
- Public Sector Accounting Standards
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Commodity Tax
- Provincial Tax
- Federal Tax
- College Purchases
- Accounting Procedures
- Payables Documentation
- Payables Recording
- Payables Monitoring
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Coordination
- Staff Training
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Higher Education