Accounts Payable Coordinator

Gateway Casinos Corporate Office•Burnaby, BC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This individual will efficiently manage and solve multiple priorities in a tactful manner. The Accounts Payable Coordinator will exercise a high level of accuracy and discretion to provide financial, administrative and clerical services and ensure the timely and accurate processing of payment documents.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within an accounting department and/or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Knowledge of Accounts Payable theories, practices, legislation and resources.
Strong ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage multiple priorities and demands.
Ability to define and solve problems; collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy, resourceful, and efficient.
Strong computer skills including knowledge of spreadsheets, data based software, accounting software, email and web browsers.
Ability to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Solid customer service skills including ability to communicate effectively with a diverse customer group.
Strong verbal and written communication.
Ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in accounting or business administration preferred.
Experience with Great Plains preferred
Ability to handle and perform large account reconciliations preferred.

Responsibilities

Handles the daily processing of corporate invoices and employee expenses; verifies that all required approvals have been obtained.
Monitors the AP mailbox daily, responds to vendors as required, or redirects to the appropriate personnel.
Coordinates with internal stakeholders to obtain the required information for processing invoices on a timely basis.
Prepares cheque/electronic payments to third parties and ensures appropriate delivery. Manages the weekly cheque runs for multiple sites within a jurisdiction; facilitates urgent payments as required.
Performs necessary account reconciliations to ensure AP records are aligned with vendor statements.
Preserves and organizes appropriate AP documentation.
Processes credit card expenses and employee expense reports; delivers monthly statements and coordinates with sites to ensure reconciliations are received for processing on a timely basis.
Processes month-end closing reports and official procedures.
Coordinates and facilitates the processing of monthly rental invoices and payments.
Prepares and delivers bank deposits on a timely basis.
Ensures that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
Responsible for general administrative duties related to finance and takes on other duties or responsibilities as required.