Company Description

J.E. Anderson & Associates is a land development consulting firm that provides a full suite of legal surveying and civil engineering services. JEA has been serving Vancouver Island and the surrounding area since 1959, with offices in Victoria, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Campbell River. Our clients span a variety of sectors and include individuals, businesses, corporations, and all levels of government.  Our projects range from surveys of individual lots for homeowners to some of the most complex residential and industrial/commercial development projects. 

Accounts Payable Clerk/Front Desk Admin

Our Victoria office (located between Uptown and Mayfair Mall) is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk/Front Desk Admin to join our team. Candidates with relevant work experience and/or accounting/admin/bookkeeping education or training will be prioritized.

Key job activities:

• Work under the direction and supervision of our Accounting and General Managers

• Process accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently

• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies

• Assist with month-end closing activities

• Maintain organized and accurate financial records

• Managing incoming phone calls (multi-line phone system) and greeting clients in person

• Provide administrative support as needed, including but not limited to:

  • Maintaining and updating expense and tracking spreadsheets

  • Processing payments

  • Opening job files

Required skills and experience:

• Previous experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk or similar role

• Experience in using ERP software for accounts payable functions

• Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and a problem solving/investigatory mindset

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities - on the phone, in writing, and in person

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 programs, particularly Excel, Teams, Word, Outlook

What JEA offers:

• Locally owned and operated company that is heavily involved and invested in our communities

• Positive, team-oriented, and friendly work environment

• Competitive salaries and company performance bonuses

• Paid vacation and sick days

• Group health, dental, and extended health benefits plan

• Free on site parking and street parking

• Office located on major bus and biking routes

• Opportunities for training, and mentorship from our team of experienced professionals

Job details:

• Full-time (Monday through Friday)

• This position requires in-person attendance

• Starting wage range is $25-28 depending on experience

Applications:

All applications are appreciated, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.