Job Description

Columbia Containers is Canada's largest growing container transloading facility and have been operating since 1970. Columbia Containers is strategically located on just over 13 acres of land on the Port of Metro Vancouver's (PMV) South Shore and provides dependable, efficient, flawless service for customers looking for the safe containerization, transportation, and delivery of bulk grain products.

Check our website www.columbiacontainers.com for additional information.

Columbia Containers is searching for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Team!

Summary

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Payable Clerk plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of our financial operations. This role goes beyond transactional AP and offers exposure to month-end and year-end closing, bank reconciliations, AR backup, audits,ERP optimization and other duties as assigned.

This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who is detail-oriented, analytical, and interested in learning and personal growth within a stable company, assisting with all aspects of full cycle accounting, while primarily focusing on AP. If you are a person who embraces challenges and are eager to learn new areas of accounting and systems, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Expense Processing

Verify, code, and process high-volume vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and approval workflows Investigate cost variances and unfavorable operating cost trends; follow up with vendors and internal stakeholders until resolved Maintain vendor records, including onboarding, updates, and responding to inquiries Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs Monitor AP aging and proactively follow up on overdue balances or discrepancies Review and process employee expense reports for policy compliance

Month-End/Year-End Reporting & Compliance

Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledgers to the general ledger Assist with month-end and year-end close activities Prepare journal entries for bank, credit card, and reconciliations Support audit preparation and respond to auditor requests File statutory returns (GST, PST) and prepare remittances as assigned

Cross-Functional & Process Support

Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable processing when required Prepare and maintain AP process documentation and training materials Provide accounting, reconciliation, and analytical support to other departments as assigned Assist the Controller with system enhancements, automation initiatives, and ad hoc analysis/tasks Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and accuracy

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

OR

equivalent practical experience Minimum 2 years of hands-on Accounts Payable or general accounting experience Strong working knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas) High attention to detail and accuracy in a deadline-driven environment Strong communication skills and ability to work professionally with vendors and internal teams Technologically savvy Understanding of ERP systems
Assets:

Experience using

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Core Competencies

Highly organized with excellent time-management skills Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable learning new systems independently Strong sense of confidentiality and professional ethics Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines Positive, adaptable, and team-oriented attitude Open to coaching, feedback, and continuous professional development
If you are ready to take your accounting career to the next level and make a significant impact at Columbia Containers Ltd, we invite you to apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Vancouver, BC V5L 1A4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, or the ability to learn it if needed? In a few sentences, tell us about yourself and why you are interested in this position. Are you comfortable learning new systems independently and taking on new challenges?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

ERP systems: 2 years (required) Accounts Payable or general accounting: 2 years (required) Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person