Accounts Payable Clerk | 6-Month Term

Smart & Biggar • Full-time • Vancouver, BC, CA • 22h ago

What We Do .

Smart & Biggar has been at the forefront of IP and technology law for over 100 years. We practice in every area of IP on behalf of an exceptional international clientele, and we are consistently ranked as Canada’s leading IP firm. We are committed to hiring people with different backgrounds and experience, who represent the best talent in their field.

We are part of the IPH Group. IPH Limited is the holding company for intellectual property and associated companies offering a wide range of IP services and products. IPH companies employ a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of over 1,200 people in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand. IPH companies service a diverse client base of Fortune Global 500 companies, multinationals, public sector research organizations, SMEs and professional services firms worldwide.

We are passionate about what we do and what we can achieve. The IPH Group is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect across companies to enable us all to feel valued and be the best we can be.

The Opportunity .

We are currently looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our national Finance team for 6months. The successful candidate will be a great team player who is motivated, organized, has the ability to multitask and doesn’t mind repetitive duties.

Responsibilities .

Code and enter vendor invoices
Reconcile and enter credit card statements
Work with Accounts Receivable to issue client refunds
Monitor and replenish deposit accounts
Review vendor statements of account and investigate outstanding iems
Respond to vendor inquiries and escalate issues, as needed
Process payments by cheque, draft, and wire transfer using various platforms
Other duties necessary to support the Finance team, as assigned

Qualifications, Competencies And Experience .

College Diploma or University degree in accounting or finance preferred but not essential
Related work experience in finance or in an administrative support role would be an asset
Experience in Elite 3E or similar accounting system is an asset
Strong MS Excel skills including Pivot tables, formulas, etc.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment
Excellent attention to detail, highly organized and proactive

Smart & Biggar offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

A competitive compensation structure based on transparency, clarity and fairness;
A flexible benefits program;
Personal days to help balance personal and professional commitments;
Employee referral program.

Smart & Biggar is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN), working to promote diversity and encourage a culture of inclusion in our Firm and the broader legal profession.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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