Company Overview
Think you have what it takes to be a key contributor to building out Canada’s power infrastructure? The FMI Group is an electrical contracting company that specializes in construction of large-scale energy generation, including projects such as the John Hart Dam Replacement, the Site C Substation, and various transmission and distribution projects. We are proud to consider ourselves to be a leading industrial utility service provider within Western Canada, executing projects in British Columbia, Yukon Territory, Alberta, and Manitoba. Based in Nanaimo, the Company has been family-owned and operated for over 35 years and offers a caring and collaborative work culture. A sense of adventure, pride and fulfillment is built into every career at the FMI Group.
POSITION SUMMERY
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is interested in being a supportive team member and who will bring an innovative mindset to a quickly-growing Company. Accounts Payable is generally responsible for day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner. Based out of the corporate office in Nanaimo, Accounts Payable will be providing financial, administrative and clerical support to FMI.
REPORTING LINES
This position is reporting to the Corporate Controller
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
As a vital member of the finance team, it’s important that an Accounts Payable job description includes:
· Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
· Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
· Maintaining historical records including invoice filing
· Responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance
· Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
· Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
· Setting up vendors for payment
· Preparing analyses of accounts and generating monthly reports
· Reconciling various credit cards throughout the company
· On-demand support to executives
· Coordinated support with JV administration
· Maintaining vendor files
· Provide supporting documentation for audits
· Preparing and performing Check Runs
· Continuing to improve the payment process
QUALIFICATIONS
· 1-3 years accounts payable or general accounting experience
· knowledge of accounts payable
· proficient in data entry and management
· knowledge of general accounting procedures
· Excellent prioritizing and organizing abilities
· Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
· An entrepreneurial, enthusiastic and customer service attitude contributing to a friendly, respectful workplace.
· Demonstrated organizational skills, with a keen focus on delivering business objectives
· Proven ability to collaborate and work in a matrix organization with high sense of adaptability
· Demonstrated strong ownership, critical thinking and attention to detail
· Experience working with: Microsoft Office and ERP systems
· Eager to leverage technology for process improvement and focus on critical thinking
Pay: From $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Where are you located? This position is based in Nanaimo.
- What are your wage expectations?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
