Accounts Payable Specialist

We are Chandos

Inclusion, collaboration, innovation and courage.

These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community. They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk!

We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified national technical builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do. 

Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.

Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world

The main role of the Accounts Payable Specialist is to process and pay all subcontractor invoices ensuring all applicable compliances and contract requirements are met. The Accounts Payable Specialist works closely with the billing and project teams to ensure project costs are accurate. 

• Process all subcontractor invoices, ensuring compliance to contract terms and conditions
• Manage financial risk by managing the payment controls of subcontract payments (WCB, insurance, contracts, bonds, pay when paid terms).
• Prepare weekly payment files for processing including performing self and peer review of files to ensure accuracy
• Maintain a superior level of customer service to internal and external customers by responding to inquires in a timely manner
• Provide support and training to Operations and subcontractors for use of the subcontractor billing portal software
• Prepare monthly accruals, reviewing invoices with Project Managers for accuracy and following up on changes that are needed

• Accounting diploma completed or in progress is an asset, or in lieu of work experience
• 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable
• Computer literate, with strong data entry skills and effective working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. 

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process.