Accounts Payable Analyst

Fantastic opportunity with a high profile, interesting, and reputable Vancouver-based company. Reporting into a great boss and working with a tight-knit accounting team. Candidates must have at least 3 years progressive full-cycle AP work experience, including hands‑on experience with purchase orders and procurement processes. Proficiency in Excel is required. Hands‑on experience with an ERP and with AP automation software is highly preferred.

Our client has a fast-paced, people-focused, and dynamic culture, in a unique and interesting business sector. The organization has a strong reputation and is very values-based. It’s a company that you can feel good working for, as their profitability directly supports Canadian citizens. The company is headquartered in Vancouver.

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of purchase requests and purchase orders in accordance with established controls and procedures
• Provide team support and coverage for accounts payable processes in accordance with established controls and procedures, ensuring continuity of operations
• Process a high volume of payments with accuracy and in accordance with established timelines and controls
• Periodically support daily billing tasks as part of the broader accounting team
• Pro‑actively identify and communicate issues, working with other AP Analysts, AR Analysts, and Accountants to determine downstream impact and potential resolutions
• Respond to internal and external queries in a professional and timely manner
• Complete various tasks related to close processes and audit support
• Process fixed asset requests accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform various tasks related to master data maintenance in finance systems
• Assist with ad‑hoc tasks and projects as required
• Identify and communicate system issues and deficiencies for remediation

• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in accounts payable, including processing a high value payments and invoices
• At least 2 years’ experience with purchase orders, procurement practices and procedures, including executing procurement processes
• Experience with reading and understanding vendor contracts
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, time‑sensitive tasks, with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve errors
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented approach
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment
• Systems
  • Prior experience working with AP automation and/or procurement systems (such as Concur, Coupa, etc.)
  • Prior experience working with an ERP
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups etc.)

Competitive compensation commensurate with level of skills, experience, and education. On a salaried basis, around $50,000 to $70,000. On an hourly basis, around $25 to $35. Plus paid vacation, etc. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in more detail with SWIM.

Downtown Vancouver, very close to a Skytrain Station. Working 7.5 hours a day, with flexible start time in the morning.