Accounts Payable Clerk

Job summary

Process and verify vendor invoices, prepare payment runs, reconcile vendor statements, maintain vendor records, and handle employee expenses and corporate card transactions. Review AP balances, support month-end close and review engagement requests, resolve payment and purchasing issues with internal teams, and maintain accurate documentation.

Job details

Pay: CA$45,000.00 - CA$55,000.00 per year Job description: About the job Founded in 1959, Alliance Mercantile Inc., is a large multinational manufacturer of waterproof outerwear, hi visibility safety garments, industrial safety footwear, FR clothing, work gloves, and consumer packaged goods serving the industrial, retail, ad specialty markets, as well as the drug, grocery and mass retailers. We are looking for a full-time Accounts Payable based out of our Burnaby Head Office. Please send your resume to hr@alliancemercantile.com. Key Responsibilities Receive, review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner. Review invoice details for accuracy, proper authorization, tax treatment, and compliance with company policies. Prepare weekly or scheduled payment runs by credit card, cheque, EFT, wire, or other approved payment methods. Reconcile vendor statements, investigate outstanding items, and follow up on missing invoices or payment discrepancies. Maintain accurate vendor account records and support timely resolution of vendor inquiries. Review and process employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions in accordance with company policy. Review the AP trial balance, investigate reconciling items, and support month-end close activities. Assist with review engagement requests by providing related documentation. Collaborate with supply chain, warehouse and sales teams to resolve invoice, purchase order, receipt, and payment issues. Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized records, including supporting backups, payment records, invoices, and related documentation. Qualifications & Skills Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles. Proficient in ERP systems, accounts payable platforms, and Microsoft Office. Strong analytical, organizational, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment. Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate professionally with vendors and internal departments. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada Benefits: Casual dress Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Profit sharing Vision care Work Location: In person

What you’ll do

Process and verify vendor invoices, prepare payment runs, reconcile vendor statements, maintain vendor records, and handle employee expenses and corporate card transactions. Review AP balances, support month-end close and review engagement requests, resolve payment and purchasing issues with internal teams, and maintain accurate documentation.

Requirements

Candidates should understand accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles, and be proficient with ERP systems, accounts payable platforms, and Microsoft Office. The role requires strong analytical, organizational, reconciliation, communication, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Benefits

• Casual Dress
• Disability Insurance
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance
• On-Site Parking
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing
• Vision Care

Listed skills

• Payment Processing · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts Payable
• Invoice Processing
• Invoice Coding
• Payment Processing
• Vendor Statement Reconciliation
• Vendor Account Maintenance
• Expense Report Processing
• Corporate Credit Card Reconciliation
• Trial Balance Review
• Month-End Close
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Manufacturing
• Logistics