Accounts Payable Specialist - Part-time

Location: Head Office in Langley, BC
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports to: Senior Accountant
Term: Permanent Part-Time, 24 hours/week 
Position open until: Filled
Start date: ASAP
Salary range: $27,456 - $32,448 per annum ($22/hour - $26 /hour) 

About Us

Since 1983, Focus on the Family Canada has offered help and encouragement to millions of families as they build their lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ.  We work hard to respond to many real issues families face today by providing sound and practical guidance based on Christian principles.  Our vision is to see every family transformed by love, vibrant in faith and enduring in hope.  Learn more at www.FocusOnTheFamily.ca

About the Position

Focus on the Family Canada is seeking a part-time Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting and Finance team. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing and processing the company’s outgoing payment and be responsible for accurate and timely recording of financial transactions of Focus on the Family Canada. The role requires the ability to be detail oriented, organized, possession of sound accounting principles, a pleasant and collaborative personality, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. The position is based out of our head office in Langley, BC, and is eligible for health and dental benefits

Key responsibilities

• Ensures that all PO related invoices are verified using the 3-way match process of gathering the PO, Receiving Approvals, and Invoice copy. Request approval as needed on service-related invoices and ensures bills are paid in an efficient and timely manner. 
• Ensures that all non-PO invoices get timely approvals and that GL accounting coding on invoices is accurate.  
• Processes and enters all A/P invoices, credit memos, payments and expense reports into FOTF’s ERP system, including ensuring correct GL Account coding.  
• Prepares vendor payments semi-monthly using the EFT process. 
• Maintains vendor folders and updates the filing system as needed. 
• Assists with reconciling vendor statements, including asking vendor for missing invoices
• Assists with the credit card reconciliation process to meet the month-end credit card journal entry. 
• Review employee expense reports and ensure receipts are attached and approvals received.
• Performs other duties as required to support the Finance Department. 
• Assists the HR department with filing and other administrative tasks as required.
  
  

About You

• You thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high attention to detail
• You have proven experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist or similar role.
• You are able to assess, analyse and report on financial information  
• You possess strong verbal and written communication
• You have a pleasant and engaging personality
• You are a team player - ability to work independently and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done 
  
  

Qualifications

• Ideally completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate in accounting, business or other relevant program (preferred) 
• 2-5 years of experience working in accounting/finance 
• Technologically savvy with strong proficiency in all Microsoft Suite -  Excel, MS Word, MS Teams, Access, and Outlook
• Proven experience with using cloud- based accounting software
• Willing to be flexible to work as part of a team, when required to respond to diverse needs, and with urgent and important task as they arise.  
• Active participant in the organization’s devotions time and has a heart for ministry
  
  

What We Offer

• Generous paid time off and leave to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Comprehensive extended health benefits to promote physical and mental well-being 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including counseling to support mental health. 
• Store discount for staff to all Focus on the Family resources and materials.
• RRSP Matching starting at 5% after a year of continuous employment to help plan your financial future.
• A supportive, friendly, Christian work environment to help you grow and feel valued.
  
  

Other Requirements

This role requires an individual who is able to sign and adhere to our Christian Foundations and Standards.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit your cover letter and resume below or at FocusOnTheFamily.ca/Employment or by email to hr@fotf.ca with this position in the title. 
We thank everyone for their interest in this role. To better manage our resources, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.