Accounts Payable Clerk

JOB DESCRIPTION: Accounts Payable Clerk

REPORTS TO: Financial Accounting Manager

JOBS SUPERVISED: N/A

STATUS: Part-Time Hourly

TERM: 1 year contract with option to extend to permanent position

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Bell Lumber & Pole Canada has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Accounts Payable Clerk. Our company is a 115+-year-old family-owned and operated business with operations in both Canada and the United States. We are a manufacturer of wooden utility poles, and we are looking for highly motivated candidates with initiative to complete a job with excellence. We want candidates who are self-starting, reliable, and dependable. Our company offers a competitive wage structure and comprehensive benefit package.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Accounts Payable Clerk core functions will be to provide support to the Accounts Payable department by processing invoices in a timely and accurate manner. This position can be in the office, fully remote, or a hybrid arrangement. Desired schedule is 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday-Wednesday, but hours can be flexible as long as they add up to 32 hours per week during our regular work week.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receiving, processing, and verifying invoices daily for six U.S. and Canadian companies
• Reviewing and correcting accounts payable batches daily
• Entering and reconciling credit card transactions
• Reviewing statements and following up on discrepancies or missing invoices
• Responding to inquiries relating to overdue or outstanding invoices
• Reconciling subledgers to general ledger monthly
• Pulling cheque runs for printing cheques and EFTs
• Providing support to the accounting team during month end, quarter end, year end
• Providing various backup information to support transactions

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience/Abilities/Requirements:

• Proven accounts payable experience
• Ergonomically safe home working environment
• High-speed and stable home internet connection
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Requires a high level of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work in harmony with co-workers
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365 is an asset

Working Environment/Physical Demands:

• Remote position (computer and monitor to be provided)
• Office work in front of a computer

LOCATION:

• Option to work fully remote, work from the Vernon office, or do a hybrid (combination of remote and in-office)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$23.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 1 year (preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vernon, BC V1T 8T3