AP Accounting Analyst

Powerex Corp.•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$61,170 - CA$82,770•Onsite

About The Position

Powerex is a fast-paced dynamic, wholly owned energy marketing subsidiary of BC Hydro. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our Finance team for a maternity leave coverage for 1 year. In this role, you will provide essential support and coverage across a range of accounts payable, procurement and payment functions, with coverage support for accounts receivables/energy billings, contributing to the accurate and timely execution of financial processes. The role reports directly to the Manager, Finance and may also encompass responsibilities in financial reporting, internal controls, and project work, offering a well-rounded experience. There is potential for this role to convert into a permanent position based on performance and business needs.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting support role, including processing high volumes of payments and invoices
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
Prior experience working with AP and/or procurement systems
Prior experience working with an ERP
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, vlookups etc.)
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing or planning to pursue a CPA designation is an asset

Responsibilities

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 energy-related billing tasks as part of the broader accounting team
Pro-actively identify and communicate issues, working with other Analysts to determine downstream impact and resolution
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