Job Description

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
About our Vancouver Office
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck's Corporate Office sits in one of Canada's most culturally diverse cities.
Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck's corporate functions - all working toward Teck's purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Supervisor, Administrative Accounting and providing support to the Senior Administrative Accountant, the Administrative Accounting Assistant is mainly responsible for supporting accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activities. The role focuses on accurate processing and coding of invoices, supervising and allocating bank transactions, maintaining customer master data, and resolving billing and payment issues. The position supports monthly and annual close activities through reconciliation and timely postings, assists with audit requests, prepares routine and ad hoc reports, and provides back support for project set-up.
The ideal candidate will have an accounting background or have completed an undergraduate accounting program. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential. Knowledge of accounts receivable and accounts payable procedures, along with intermediate proficiency in Excel, is helpful.
Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Apply detailed knowledge of Accounts Receivable (A/R) procedures and methods to ensure accurate data entry. Review project markups and taxes, and process invoices on time.
• Monitor bank accounts to ensure transactions are accurately allocated and recorded.
• Maintain customer master data files accurately and in a timely manner.
• Respond to A/R queries from internal departments and customers through investigation and analysis.
• Review and approve Accounts Payable (A/P) invoices for proper authorization, accurate coding and posting.
• Provide mentorship to staff regarding coding standards and procedures.
• Ensure A/P processes align with SOX documentation and internal controls.
• Track, monitor, and resolve issues related to invoice payments, coding discrepancies, and interdepartmental communications.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timelines and accuracy are maintained.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, ensuring documentation is complete and readily available.
• Prepare ad-hoc postings and reports, such as surveys, annual financial statements for subsidiaries, and indirect tax returns, as requested by the Supervisor
• Provide backup assistance for project initiation.

Qualifications

• Possess experience in accounting or have finished an undergraduate program in accounting.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all departments and levels of responsibility by email, phone, or in person
• Familiarity with procedures for managing incoming and outgoing payments to guarantee detailed data input and timely processing.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel is preferred.
• Ability to multitask, tackle problems, and suggest solutions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a strong attention to detail and within tight deadlines.

Pay Range: CAD $67,000 - $82,000 per year
The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Why Teck
At Teck, your work matters--to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you'll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
Apply with us
Take the next step in your career by applying for the Administrative Accounting Assistant role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Requisition ID: 53263 | Job Category: Finance | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid

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