Accounts Payable Clerk

Job summary

Process and accurately record vendor invoices, employee expense reports, credit card statements, and cost recovery transactions, ensuring approvals, reconciliations, and payments are completed on time. Maintain vendor records, respond to stakeholder inquiries, cross-train to support the Finance team, and perform other duties as needed.

Job details

Farris LLP farris.com Published October 6, 2026 Location Vancouver, Canada Category Accounting / Finance Job Type Full-time Minimum 55000 Maximum 65000 Description General Accountability Farris LLP is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team on a temporary full-time basis to provide maternity leave coverage through March 2028. Reporting to the Director, Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, cost recovery transactions, and employee expense reports while delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. Primary Responsibilities Ensure all vendor invoices, expense reports and credit card statements are accurately processed and recorded within an appropriate time frame with the appropriate approvals. Produce cost recovery transactions that are accurately processed and reconciled, and exceptions are resolved in a timely manner. Process timely payment of vendor invoices. Maintain and update vendor records within an appropriate timeframe. Investigate and respond to inquiries received from internal and external business partners within the outlined timeframe. Complete cross-training in another area of the team to support team functions as needed. Perform ad-hoc duties as needed. Qualifications A minimum of three years’ accounts payable experience. Professional services background considered an asset. Intermediate proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Strong working knowledge of ELITE 3E highly desirable. Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. A strong service orientation. A positive and willing attitude. Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate (both oral and written) in a professional, mature, and courteous manner. The ability to work well independently and in a team setting. Compensation + Benefits This is a temporary full-time maternity leave coverage position with an anticipated term ending in March 2028. During the contract term, the successful candidate will be eligible for the firm's applicable benefits programs and employee offerings. The typical salary range for this position is $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal and market equity. Competitive salary and structured annual reviews. Extended health and dental coverage. TELUS Health EFAP. Generous vacation time and sick time allowance. Life, short and long-term disability insurance. Pension plan matching. Annual professional development/education allowance. Annual fitness allowance. Please forward resumes to Human Resources via email: hr@farris.com. Farris LLP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. We thank all applicants for their interest in Farris; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status.

What you’ll do

Process and accurately record vendor invoices, employee expense reports, credit card statements, and cost recovery transactions, ensuring approvals, reconciliations, and payments are completed on time. Maintain vendor records, respond to stakeholder inquiries, cross-train to support the Finance team, and perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

At least three years of accounts payable experience is required; experience in professional services is an asset. Candidates should have intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office skills, preferably strong working knowledge of ELITE 3E, and demonstrate attention to detail, organization, service orientation, effective communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Extended Health Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan Matching
• Professional Development Allowance
• Fitness Allowance

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts Payable
• Invoice Processing
• Expense Report Processing
• Credit Card Statement Processing
• Cost Recovery
• Reconciliation
• Vendor Record Maintenance
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• ELITE 3E
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Customer Service
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Legal

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