Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians. Central 1 provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system. We do this by collaborating with our clients, developing strategies, products and services to support the financial well-being of their more than 5 million diverse customers in communities across Canada. For more information, visit www.central1.com.
What we offer:
Work-life flexibility
Hybrid work environment
Variable annual incentive plan
Generous annual vacation allotment
Top-notch flexible benefits plan
Access to a learning platform and educational assistance support
Career development opportunities
Day off to volunteer in your community and other paid time off options
Corporate discounts
*subject to employment agreement
Job Summary:
Are you a detail-oriented and analytical individual with a passion for finance and accounting? Are you ready to join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation? Look no further! We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join our organization and contribute to our financial success.
As an Accounts Payable Administrator, you will play a vital role in our accounting activities, ensuring accurate processing and reconciliation of financial data, as well as managing project accounting. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a talented team, designing, developing, and maintaining an internal control environment to safeguard data integrity.
What you'll be doing:
Completing tasks related to month, quarter, and year-end close activities within established timelines.
Processing accounts payable entries in accordance with Central 1 policies and applicable accounting standards, procedures, and thresholds
Reviewing accounts and investigating unusual balances or variances
Calculating, preparing, and analyzing assigned reconciliations
Taking responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, AP billing, ledger maintenance, and vendor data management
Liaising with the different lines of business to ensure invoices are being captured within established timelines
Working in a dynamic environment with a focus on being agile to meet the growing and changing needs of stakeholders across the organization
Collaborating with management and cross-functional teams to identify problems and develop solutions
Approaching with curiosity and drive to optimize processes
Demonstrating Central 1's values: Eyes Forward, Sharp Minds, Heads Together, Hearts Aligned
What you'll have:
A related degree or diploma and 4+ years of progressive experience in the financial services industry
An interest in achieving a professional accounting designation (CPA),
Working knowledge of core financial systems – experience with Workday preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
Exceptional communication skills
Ability to be independent, self-motivated, efficient, and able to tackle competing priorities
Strong attention to detail and high standard of accuracy
Strong collaboration skills with a proven track record of conflict resolution and team-building.
Agility to accommodate a dynamic work environment
Drive to challenge the 'status quo and propose new approaches and processes to peers and leader
Central 1 is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive workforce by creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome of all applicants to join our diverse workforce and we will provide an accessible candidate experience including, but not limited to accommodations to interview sites and alternate formats upon request to our Recruitment team.
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: $50,000.00-$57,000.00 per year
Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6J 4S7
