Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Coquitlam, BC | Full-Time, Permanent | $65,000–$70,000

Burke Recruiting is partnering with a well-established and growing organization in Coquitlam to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for its corporate finance team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on, high-volume accounts payable work and is looking for a stable, long-term position with a supportive leadership team.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative accounting department and report to the Senior Manager, Accounting & Finance. The immediate focus will be on managing day-to-day accounts payable, with opportunities to take on broader accounting responsibilities over time as the individual becomes established in the role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage high-volume accounts payable processing for multiple locations
• Review, code and enter vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Match invoices to supporting documentation and approvals
• Prepare cheque runs, EFTs and other vendor payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
• Respond to vendor inquiries and work with internal departments to resolve issues
• Process employee expense reports and credit card transactions
• Complete credit card and account reconciliations
• Assist with accounts receivable and billing as required
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist with month-end accounting activities and reconciliations
• Maintain accurate vendor records and payment terms
• Support audit requests and provide supporting documentation
• Assist with accounting projects and other duties as required

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately 3+ years of hands-on Accounts Payable or accounting experience
• Experience working in a high-volume A/P environment
• Strong vendor reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of general accounting principles
• Strong Excel skills
• Comfortable learning new accounting and ERP systems
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organized and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Dependable, consistent and comfortable working independently
• Professional communication skills
• Someone looking for a stable, long-term opportunity and who enjoys being part of a team

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000–$68,000 , depending on experience
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Long-term disability coverage
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Benefits commence after 90 days
• Supportive leadership and mentorship
• Opportunity to take on broader accounting responsibilities over time
• Convenient Coquitlam corporate office location
• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday to Friday, fully onsite

Why This Opportunity?

This company offers a strong team environment, stability and the opportunity to build on your accounting skills over time.

The organization is also actively involved in supporting children and families in the community, making it a great fit for someone who values working for a company with a strong local presence and community focus.