Accounts Payable Officer - Burnaby, Canada - BC Housing

BC Housing

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Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Position Summary:

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER

Job ID: 4896

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

Location:
BURNABY, BC
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Join one of BC's Top Employers:

Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

THE ORGANIZATION

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership.

_Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

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Our mission is making a difference in people's lives and communities through safe, affordable and quality housing.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference.

When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they've helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians.

And while they're here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

Inhouse training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees' current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunchandlearn lectures and seminars.
Recognition programs including longterm service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program).
An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
Participation in community and charitable events.

Please note:
Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER:

($55, $63, Annually)
***Reporting to the Senior Accounting Officer, the Accounts Payable Officer performs a variety of accounts payable functions to ensure that accounts payable processing by staff meets the performance criteria established by the finance department.

He/she/they provides assistance to the Senior Accounting Officer on the following major tasks:

processing grants in lieu of property taxes and utility charges for property owned by Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (PRHC), accounts payable procedures and operating policy updates, voucher batches post audit process, accounts payable performance reporting, travel claims audit and post audit process.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Completion of a college diploma in accounting, finance, or other relevant discipline.
Sound experience in a highvolume computerized financial accounting environment
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Sound knowledge of accounting and accounts payable principles and processes
Sound knowledge of internal controls and business best practices related to accounts payable functions
Strong analytical, investigative, and problemsolving skills
Strong interpersonal skills including a high degree of tact and diplomacy under stressful situations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency
Ability to analyze data, communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate changes
Ability to provide advice, guidance, and training to team members and other staff
Ability to build relationships and work with internal and external clients
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities

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We didn't become one of BC's Top Employers and one of Canada's Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment.

Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.