AP/AR Accounting Analyst

Powerex Corp. • Vancouver, BC

4d • CA$78,000 - CA$87,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Powerex is seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join their Finance team for a 1-year maternity leave coverage. This role provides essential support and coverage across accounts payable, accounts receivables/energy billings, and procurement functions, contributing to accurate and timely financial processes. The role reports directly to the Manager, Finance and also encompasses responsibilities in financial reporting, internal controls, and project work, offering a well-rounded experience. This is an exciting opportunity with strong potential to become a permanent full-time position for the right candidate.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 2 years experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting support role, including processing high volumes of payments and invoices
• At least 2 years experience with purchase orders, procurement practices and procedures, including executing procurement processes
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing or planning to pursue a CPA designation is an asset
• Experience processing revenue billings in a complex industry, for multi-year contracts, or using complicated procedures is an asset
• Prior experience working with AP and/or procurement systems or an ERP; experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide team support and coverage for accounts payable processes in accordance with established controls and procedures, ensuring continuity of operations
• Support daily energy-related billing tasks as part of the broader accounting team
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of purchase requests and purchase orders in accordance with established controls and procedures
• Process a high volume of payments with accuracy and in accordance with established timelines and controls
• 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 month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• 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

Benefits

• Opportunity for the role to transition into a permanent position
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced energy trading environment with exposure to complex financial processes
• A collaborative, supportive, and professional team culture
• Gain meaningful experience across accounts payable, procurement, and accounts receivables/energy billings in a specialized industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree