About our client
Our client is a growing Winnipeg-based organization with operations spanning construction, property development, and related business ventures. They take pride in delivering high-quality projects, building strong relationships, and maintaining a culture that values accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
As their organization continues to grow, they are seeking an Accounts Receivable & Payable Clerk to support their finance and administrative operations. This role is ideal for a highly organized accounting professional who enjoys bringing structure, accuracy, and efficiency to day-to-day financial processes.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Controller and working closely with operational leaders, the Accounts Receivable & Payable Clerk will be responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable and receivable functions while supporting general accounting administration.
This position plays a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, ensuring vendors and subcontractors are paid accurately and on time, monitoring customer accounts, reconciling transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records.
The successful candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Job is just off the North Perimeter at 6 Ryan Wirth Way, East St. Paul, MB
Please note: This is a fully onsite role. There is no public transportation to this location
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Process and verify vendor invoices, subcontractor invoices, employee expenses, and other payable transactions
- Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation
- Code invoices accurately to general ledger accounts and projects
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs including EFT, cheque, and electronic payments
- Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly
- Ensure all invoices are approved and processed according to company procedures
- Assist with tracking purchase orders and outstanding commitments
Accounts Receivable
- Generate and distribute customer invoices
- Apply customer payments and maintain accurate customer account records
- Monitor accounts receivable aging reports
- Follow up professionally on overdue accounts and outstanding balances
- Investigate and resolve customer billing discrepancies
- Maintain detailed records of collection activities and payment arrangements
- Support cash flow management through timely collections and reporting
Accounting & Financial Administration
- Perform monthly bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
- Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
- Prepare financial reports, aging reports, and other accounting schedules as required
- Support external accountants and auditors with documentation requests
- Enter accounting transactions accurately and maintain data integrity
- Assist with process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Provide administrative support to the finance team as required
Construction Industry Support (Asset)
- Assist with project costing and allocation of expenses to jobs
- Review subcontractor invoices and supporting documentation
- Track project-related purchase orders and commitments
- Support compliance documentation and subcontractor records
- Assist with construction billing and project invoicing activities
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you will:
- Maintain accurate and timely accounts payable and receivable records
- Support strong cash flow through effective collections and payment management
- Produce accurate reconciliations and financial records
- Build positive relationships with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
- Contribute to a well-organized and scalable finance function as the company continues to grow
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeping, or Accounting Administration
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
- Experience working with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar ERP/accounting systems
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within construction, property management, development, or related industries
- Experience with Construction Holdbacks and Certificate of Completions per Builder Liens Act
- Experience with Related Party Transactions
- Buildertrend, Plooto, Hubdoc (software)
- Familiarity with job costing and project-based accounting
- Experience managing subcontractor and vendor payments
- Knowledge of purchase order processes
- Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting
Why consider joining?
- Join a growing and entrepreneurial organization
- Opportunity to help shape accounting processes and best practices
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Meaningful role with visibility across the business
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
To Apply
Please submit your resume including a brief cover letter outlining your relevant accounting experience and salary expectations.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $47,500.00-$65,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- There is no public transportation to the work location, do you have your own reliable transportation?
Experience:
- Accounts payable: 3 years (preferred)
- Accounts receivable: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
