Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Devon Properties Ltd.

Location: Victoria, BC (Head Office) | Compensation: $50,000.00 per year

About Devon Properties

Devon Properties Ltd. is a leading property management and real estate services firm headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, with offices in Vancouver and Kelowna. We are dedicated to improving the rental market for everyone through well-maintained properties, satisfied residents, and detailed financial reporting.

Our culture values strong communication, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

The Opportunity

The Accounts Payable Specialists a key member of the finance team. The successful candidate employs a proactive and customer service focused approach to AP processing, preparing ad hoc reports, and resolving data integrity issues. The successful candidate will foster a team culture and maintain an environment of continuous process improvement and outstanding customer service.

What We Offer

• Compensation $50,000.00 per year
• A collaborative and professional work environment
• Career development and advancement opportunities within a dynamic team
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• 3 weeks’ vacation per calendar year.
• Monthly rent day lunch is provided by the company in addition to various social events that happen throughout the year to support a successful team environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable Specialist processes all invoices in a timely and accurate manner. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administration of full-cycle accounts payable including verifying invoices for accuracy, obtaining approvals, coding invoices, and entering into the finance system.
• Match supplier invoices to receiving documents to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Ensure authorization and backup documentation is obtained prior to processing in the system.
• Set-up and maintenance of vendor accounts ensuring to compile all necessary documents.
• Proactively manage vendor accounts including timely investigation and resolution of outstanding balances and reconciling items.
• Respond to vendor inquires, including review of vendor statements and following up on any discrepancies.
• Cheque preparation and cheque cancellation.
• Review corporate credit card expense reports and follow up on missing support.
• Assist with review and follow-up of aged invoices.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Process employee expense reimbursements by receiving and verifying expense reports and ensuring approvals are attained.
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Manage emails in the central AP mailbox

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years accounts payable experience.
• Advanced skill set with Microsoft Suite specifically Excel and Outlook.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and resourceful, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and self-directed with demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a changing, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.

Devon Properties Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s)

• Please indicate your status in Canada: Citizen / Permanent Resident / Work Permit Holder
• If you are a Work Permit Holder, please specify the type of permit you hold and its expiry date
• What are your salary expectations?

Experience

• Accounts payable: 1 year (required)

Location

• Victoria, BC (required)

Work Location: In person