Accounts Payable Clerk

PHS Community Services Society is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk for our Vancouver headquarters.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services.

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for ensuring payables are processed in a timely, accurate manner and then recorded into the accounting system while following accounting policies, procedures and control systems. The Accounts Payable Clerk completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices efficiently so that vendors and suppliers are paid on time.

This position ensures confidentiality is maintained when processing sensitive financial information and contributes to the overall efficiency of the accounting and financial functions within the organization.

**Why work here?**:
PHS is recognized as North American leaders in low-barrier housing and harm reduction services. We are innovators, highly regarded across the sector, looking for people to join experienced, supportive multi-disciplinary teams.

You will be a valued member of the team, working with colleagues who respect your input.

This position is based at our HQ in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, in easy walking distance of Downtown, Chinatown, Gastown and the Seawall. There are good transit links - we’re a couple of blocks from the Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station.

You will receive extended healthcare, a pension, and access to our family assistance program.

**Responsibilities**:
Job duties include (but are not limited to):

- Responsible for all accounts payable and related duties of the finance department.
- Checks, verifies, processes and documents invoices. Writes cheques or processes EFT payments and matches them to source documents.
- Sorts, organizes and assigns invoices for timely payment. Handles account payable transactions.
- Tracks expenses and reviews and organizes employee expenses and petty cash submissions. Ensures adherence with policies.
- Prepare, track and reconcile batches of individually numbered taxi vouchers for operations managers to disperse to residents and program participants.
- Communicates with vendors, management and other employees regarding payment.
- Communicates with vendors regarding status and discrepancies.
- Analyzes discrepancies and manages invoice deadlines.
- Processes highly sensitive payroll requests while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Performs filing duties and maintains an up-to-date, complete, and systematic filing system to support bookkeeping and financial records.
- Assists with month-end and year-end processes and audits.
- Assists and cross-trains on other duties and projects as assigned.
- Contributes to and supports software implementation projects.
- Responds to requests for financial information.

**Education and experience**
- Introductory level accounting knowledge obtained through formal training from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- One to two years’ experience performing office administration and accounts payable duties.
- Strong command over Microsoft Office Suite (esp. Word and Excel).
- Non-profit accounting knowledge (i.e., fund accounting & deferral method) is an asset.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central software is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding and appreciation of deadlines and commitment to schedules.
- Demonstrates good communication skills.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and manage work with mínimal supervision.
- Demonstrates good writing, record keeping, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates strong research skills.
- Flexible and willing to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

**Terms of employment**:
**Job Type**: This is an excluded permanent full-time role, starting immediately.

**Salary**: $58,000 to $63,000 per annum depending on experience.

Benefits: Full benefit package including four weeks’ vacation, employer paid extended health benefits and membership of the Municipal Pension Plan.

Schedule: 40 hours per week, in office, Monday - Friday.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal records check.

**How to apply**: