Accounts Payable Specialist

Smarter trade. Better lives. As a new world takes shape, DP World enables smarter trade and improves lives. Our modern, strategically positioned marine terminals and logistics parks have the speed, reliability and reach to ensure your cargo gets to where it needs to be - but what sets us apart is our team of experts with our unceasing commitment to innovation. The world is changing at an unparalleled pace and we are growing to meet its needs. With more capacity coming online we are ready for the future. We trade smarter.
- Interconnected global network of over 300 business units in more than 75 countries across six continents
- Dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 101,000 from 162 nationalities

DP World Canada

With a global reputation built on nearly a century of experience we are the leading provider of smart logistics solutions, we help trade flow across Canada and the world. DP World Canada operates terminals in Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Surrey, Nanaimo and Saint John and is Canada’s largest container terminal operator. In Canada we also provide supply chain services through Syncreon, a DP World Company. We partner with customers to provide specialized logistics, operational excellence and value-added services.

Ideally positioned for global trade, we act as key gateways for trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic trade.

What We Offer

Joining DP World Canada means joining a people-oriented company. You will be amongst great colleagues, enjoying a relaxed environment that values your contributions. We pride ourselves on our openness, approachability, excellence in safety and customer service and our commitment to growth and innovation. We also offer top-notch benefits and perks, including an extensive extended health benefits plan, lifestyle spending account, pension with employer contributions, retirement savings plan, and support for professional development. On top of that, we realize it takes world-class people to run world-class operations so we offer competitive total compensation packages.

The Opportunity

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payments to suppliers and vendors, handling enquiries and resolving AP-related issues while supporting the team with process improvement initiatives.

In this role, you will:

- Ensure all invoices are coded and posted into the accounting system in a timely manner.
- Verify accuracy of information and ensure approvals are valid.
- Review expenditures to ensure they are compliant with internal and DP World Global Policies and process employee expense reports and maintain data within Concur.
- Maintain communication with vendors to ensure any issues are addressed and resolved quickly.
- Assist with Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and wire payments.
- Reconcile vendor statements and follow up to resolve any discrepancies.
- Oversee, plan and execute the cheque run process.
- Reconcile the A/P sub-ledger to the General Ledger at month-end, followed by preparation and analysis of A/P reports, and additional reconciliations as agreed upon.

What you bring to the role:

- Post-secondary training in accounting or finance.
- A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
- Experience with Great Plains, Agresso and Maximo systems are assets.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a high volume setting.
- Exceptional computer skills and ability to quickly learn new software.
- Possess knowledge of accounts payable and the accounting cycle.
- A willingness to take initiative to solve problems and a desire to identify process improvements.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clear and concise information in an accurate and informative manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with your team and other departments.
- Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.
- Fluent in English.

If you are looking for a dynamic work environment, competitive employment conditions and an opportunity to test your abilities, we invite you to blend your talent with our know-how and join the DP World team.