Accounts Payable Administrator (FT Temp)
We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.
Location: Victoria, BC
Employment Type: 6 months Temporary Full Time
Union: MOVEUP
Monthly Salary Range: MoveUp Group 07, MIN $4,967.00 - MAX $5,953.00 is available through annual general wage/step increases.
Recruitment Range: MIN $4,967 – STEP 3 $5,515.
Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In exceptional cases, candidates may be hired above the recruitment range, provided agreement is reached with the Union.
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/05/2025
Are we right for you...
We are thrilled you’ve decided to explore a career with us. As a crown corporation and recognized Top Employer in BC, BC Transit is British Columbia's provincial transit authority responsible for transporting 58 million passengers every year, operating 88 transit systems in 130 communities across British Columbia (outside of Greater Vancouver).
We’re passionate about helping to reduce congestion in our communities and bringing innovation to public transportation wherever we can including electrifying our fleet, introducing new bus lanes between Colwood and Downtown and exploring mobile payment options, to name just a few.
It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!
What you'll be doing...
Please note, this will be a Temporary Full-Time role for 6 months:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable the Accounts Payable Administrator is responsible for the timely and accurate processing and paying of all operating and capital invoices, Purchasing Card (PCARD) statements, and employee expense claims in a complex and fast-paced environment. Scope of work includes, but is not limited to, liaising with internal and external customers and vendors to resolve issues and ensure on-time accurate payments. The ideal candidate is highly organized and promotes a customer service orientation by developing and maintaining customer relationships and providing outstanding customer service.
For more information about the specifics of this position, please view the full job description here.
What you'll bring to the table...
We love lifelong Learners and recommend the following mix of education or certifications to be successful in conjunction with relevant experience:
- Previous computerized accounts payable or related financial administrative role
- Strong working knowledge of accounts payable day-to-day operations
- Working knowledge of general accounting practices
- Experience applying corporate policies and procedures to complex situations
- Experience with the treatment of GST & PST as it applies to accounts payable
- Minimum keyboarding/data entry speed of 40 WPM
- Strong organization, communication, customer service, problem solving, investigating and decision-making and math skills
- Working knowledge of JD Edwards or a similar enterprise resource planning system (ERP), Transform AP, Hubble, Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft programs is considered an asset
What we'll bring to the table...
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
- Membership in a “gold plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retire
- Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
- Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
- A complimentary employee bus pass (plus two taxable dependent passes)
- A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
- An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders!)
- A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria
What next steps could look like...
- Interviews will take place mid-January 2025.
- The position requires the competition of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Testing and assessments may be included as part of the recruitment process.
- If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.
At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.
