Accounts Payable Administrator

At CWB, we strive to build value for the people who choose us every day: our people, our clients and our investors. We do this by:

• Putting people first and building relationships with intention

• Seeking out and embracing new ideas

• Believing that how we do things is as important as what we do

Roles Specifications

Term: 12 months
Location: Edmonton, AB
Everyday flexibility. Hybrid work environments. Collaborative connections.

The opportunity

The primarily responsibility of the Accounts Payable Administrator is to process accounts payable invoices, expense claims, and payments on a timely and accurate basis, in accordance with company policies and procedures and in compliance with tax and other regulatory requirements. The successful candidate should have experience with Coupa or SAP Concur or similar systems for Purchase to Pay and expense claim software.

Process accounts payable and expense claims

• Processes payments through various method, including electronic fund transfer (EFT), wires, cheques, online payments, and US drafts

• Processes employee expense claims and corporate credit card expense reports using SAP Concur Expense, including monitoring compliance with internal policies, standards and directives

• Creates, maintains and updates accurate vendor information for all suppliers, employees and other payees processed by Accounts Payable team, including verifying new or revised banking information

• Ensures payments are approved by an authorized employee, in line with the approval authority directive

Respond to enquiries

• Focuses on providing high quality customer service at all times

• Communicates with suppliers, employees and customers regarding accounts payable enquiries

• Provides timely response to enquiries

• Assists with various external and internal auditors, including providing supporting documentation as required

Maintain effective relationships and teamwork

• Inspires trust by being open, honest and direct in communication, meeting commitments and behaving ethically in all dealings

• Treats all stakeholders with professionalism, dignity and respect and supports an environment where people can contribute and excel

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that contribute to working effectively in a diverse working environment

• Communicates ideas and information effectively and regularly, providing status updates and other information affecting customers and fellow employees. Accepts responsibility and accountability for actions and results

• Makes decisions guided by common sense and sound business judgement

• Engages in activities supporting corporate culture

• High school diploma supplemented by additional diploma or certification in accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of accounts payable work experience

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Above average customer service skills

• Strong verbal and written communication; communicates clearly and concisely

• Able to manage high volumes and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Intermediate to advanced keyboarding and computer skills

• Proficient in MS Excel and familiar with MS Word

• Experience with SAP Concur and Coupa or similar Procure to Pay and expense claim software

• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Take your career further with CWB. Apply today.

Your success is our obsession! And our award-winning culture & benefits back it up.

Proudly recognized by Great Place to Work® in 2024 as one of Canada’s top 50 Best Workplaces & member of Waterstone Human Capital’s Most Admired Corporate CulturesTM Hall of Fame.

Wellness matters. We offer an award-winning benefits package that includes:

• Hybrid work environments

• Everyday flexibility

• Generous company-funded health coverage

• Health care spending account

• A flexible wellness program

• generous time-away options to unplug, rest & recover

Career development. We commit to our employees’ development and help them reach their professional goals with:

• Organization wide coaching services

• Mentorship

• Education support & training programs

Bring your whole self to work. Inclusion is a journey requiring practice & experience to result in a powerful outcome. Your perspective matters & voice will be heard. Find community within the CWB family in our employee represented groups.

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As an equitable employer, CWB Financial Group is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where a diverse workforce thrives. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Dignity, respect and equality are non-negotiables. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please reach out.

* Position closes at 12:01am on the close date identified below.