Accounts Payable Clerk
- Location: Richmond, BC
- Department: Finance & Administration
- Salary: $50,000–$60,000 per year
- Schedule: Hybrid - first 3 months fully in office; after training, 3 days in office / 2 days remote
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a dynamic finance team in Richmond, BC. This is a stable, long-term opportunity for someone who has strong hands-on Accounts Payable experience and is comfortable taking ownership of a busy AP function.
The successful candidate will be responsible for processing a high volume of supplier invoices, completing reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and supporting month-end activities. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative finance team.
Responsibilities
- Process approximately 50 supplier invoices per day accurately and efficiently.
- Enter, review, verify, and properly code vendor invoices.
- Investigate invoice discrepancies and follow up with internal departments and suppliers as required.
- Coordinate with internal teams, including Sales and Logistics, to resolve billing and invoice-related issues.
- Process freight and other vendor-related invoices.
- Review vendor commercial invoices and verify pricing and charges.
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding or unusual items.
- Complete in-transit reconciliations and other account reconciliations.
- Assist with the payment process, including EFTs, cheques, and wire transfers.
- Support month-end closing activities, including accruals, journal entries, and adjustments.
- Prepare documentation and supporting schedules for audits.
- Maintain and update foreign exchange rates as required.
- Perform calculations and reconciliations related to Accounts Payable.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Assist with general accounting and administrative activities as required.
- Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable when needed.
- Identify discrepancies or unusual transactions and take the initiative to investigate them rather than simply processing them.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of Accounts Payable experience, with additional experience strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of the full Accounts Payable cycle and related accounting processes.
- Experience working in a high-volume AP environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
- Experience using an ERP system; experience with SAP S/4HANA is considered an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to follow established procedures while using sound judgment when investigating discrepancies.
- Previous experience in a similar accounting or finance environment.
- Candidates from a variety of industries will be considered.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- Is naturally curious and comfortable asking questions.
- Takes initiative and investigates issues when something does not appear correct.
- Is analytical, thorough, and detail-oriented.
- Takes ownership of their responsibilities.
- Works well independently while being a strong team contributor.
- Has a positive and professional approach.
- Knows when to seek clarification or assistance.
- Is interested in a stable, long-term position rather than short-term or contract work.
Interested candidates are invited to send their resumes directly to sfernandez@fuzehr.com
This posting reflects an active vacancy.
We use applicant tracking software and technology-assisted tools to support the screening and management of applications; all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to application volume, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
