Accounts Payable Associate - Part-Time in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (# 281)

Based on the national average, the anticipated base salary range for this role is $40,000 - $60,000 per year.

• Research and respond to supplier inquiries.
• Collect, verify and maintain accurate and complete information on applicable suppliers.
• Audit employee expenses for completeness and accuracy.
• Filing and sorting paperwork.
• Assist with month end closing and reporting.
• Review and oversite of subcontractor insurance certificates and rental agreements.
• Performs other accounting administrative duties as required.
• Flexibility and willingness to work varied hours and occasional overtime hours.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify and process invoices, purchase orders and expense reports from various offices and sale sites in a timely manner.
• Able to apply purchase limits, ensure appropriate authorizations, etc. in accordance with corporate controls.
• Follow up and obtain clarification on any discrepancies or inaccuracies on invoices and purchase authority limits.
• Uses pre-set guidelines to code invoices to the general ledger.
• Process daily check runs, electronic funds transfers, and wire payments.
• Investigate and resolve any unpaid or late invoices; reconcile supplier statements
• Responsible for entering inter-company invoices
• Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: to send everyone home, every day, the way they came to work, by taking personal responsibility for your safety and safety of your team, co-workers and customers.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting preferred or equivalent college accounting course work.
• 1-3 years of accounts payable experience and experience working in an office environment.
• Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable experience is an asset.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Organized, detailed-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to always meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Demonstrated experience working well as a member of a team.
• A solid work ethic, without sacrificing your sense of humor or your ability to have fun on the job.