Accounts Payable Specialist

Job summary

Manage vendor and customer accounts by processing and coding invoices, reconciling statements, scheduling payments, posting receipts, applying customer payments, and resolving discrepancies. Maintain accurate financial records, support month-end closing and audits, and prepare aging and cash flow reports.

Job details

Company Description BC Comfort Group (BC Comfort Air Conditioning Limited) is a full-service mechanical contracting, engineering, and building performance company serving Vancouver and the Lower Mainland since 1972. The organization delivers reliable, efficient, and sustainable mechanical solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, residential, and specialized facilities. With integrated expertise across HVAC and refrigeration, mechanical engineering, design-build construction, plumbing, building automation, and energy services, BC Comfort supports the entire building lifecycle. The team includes licensed Professional Engineers, skilled tradespeople, LEED-accredited professionals, and experienced technicians who leverage modern building technologies and sustainable practices. BC Comfort’s core mission is to improve building performance, comfort, reliability, energy efficiency, and long-term asset value. Role Description The Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing the full cycle of vendor and customer accounts, including processing invoices, reconciling statements, and ensuring timely payments and collections. Day-to-day tasks include verifying and coding invoices, preparing payment runs, posting receipts, applying payments to customer accounts, and resolving discrepancies with vendors and clients. The role also includes maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end closing activities, supporting audits, and preparing reports on aging accounts and cash flow. This is a contract, on-site role based in Burnaby, BC, requiring close collaboration with the finance team and operational departments to support efficient accounting processes and strong financial controls. Qualifications Strong accounts payable skills, including invoice processing, vendor account reconciliation, and payment scheduling. Proficiency in accounts receivable functions, such as billing, payment application, collections follow-up, and aging report management. Solid knowledge of general accounting principles, journal entries, and basic financial reporting. Experience using accounting or ERP software and intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and other office productivity tools. High attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and strong organizational and time management abilities. Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors, customers, and internal teams in a professional manner. Ability to work on-site in Burnaby, BC, and collaborate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Previous experience in construction, engineering, or mechanical contracting industries is an asset. Post-secondary education or relevant certification in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.

What you’ll do

Manage vendor and customer accounts by processing and coding invoices, reconciling statements, scheduling payments, posting receipts, applying customer payments, and resolving discrepancies. Maintain accurate financial records, support month-end closing and audits, and prepare aging and cash flow reports.

Requirements

The role calls for accounts payable and receivable experience, knowledge of general accounting principles, journal entries, and basic financial reporting, plus experience with accounting or ERP software and intermediate Microsoft Excel skills. Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and communication are required; relevant post-secondary education or certification is preferred, and construction or mechanical contracting experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Billing · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Invoice Processing
• Vendor Account Reconciliation
• Payment Scheduling
• Accounts Receivable
• Billing
• Payment Application
• Collections Follow-Up
• Aging Report Management
• General Accounting
• Journal Entries
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting or ERP Software
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Entry Accuracy
• Time Management
• Vendor and Customer Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Administrative