Accounts Payable Specialist

BGC Engineering Inc.


Date: 12 hours ago
City: Vancouver, BC
Contract type: Full time
About Us

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has offices located across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia.

Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.

We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.

The Role

BGC is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to work in our Vancouver office. In this role, you will be a part of the accounting team for our growing company. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Lead and the Controller, the successful candidate will be a key contributor in ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors. You will play a vital role in streamlining processes for enhanced efficiency, acting as a liaison between Accounts Payable, internal teams, and external parties, while practicing our values of One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.

This role requires working in office for the first 6 months, after which a hybrid work arrangement will be available.

Responsibilities

  • Review and post vendor invoices and employee expense claims
  • Code and enter contractor labour and expenses
  • Respond to various inquires from vendors and staff
  • Reconcile and resolve accounts payable discrepancies
  • Maintain and reconcile high volume credit cards
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Prepare and process weekly payment runs
  • Participate in onboarding, training and mentoring of junior staff
  • Coordinate timely and accurate month-end close


Required Education, Experience, & Competencies

  • Post Secondary education in Accounting
  • 2 years experience in Accounts Payable
  • Experience with processing payments, bank and/or credit card reconciliations
  • Attention to detail, strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Effective written and oral communication skills in English
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
  • Experience with BST accounting software or Concur Expense is an asset


Company Benefits

BGC offers our employees the following:  

  • Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity 
  • Comprehensive benefits package  
    • Health, Dental and Vision coverage 



    • LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance 



    • Employee Assistance Program 
    • Parental leave top ups 
    • Professional development and mentoring opportunities 
    • Flat management structure 
    • Social and wellness activities 
    • Casual and professional work environment  



The estimated base salary range for this position is $60,000-$73,000 CAD per annum, however base pay will be commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. BGC's compensation package also includes a training allowance and a comprehensive medical and dental plan. 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

BGC strives to create a workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded throughout our workplace culture and practices. Join us in our commitment to honour individuality, ensure fairness, and create a welcoming environment for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates, including those experiencing inequity such as racialized individuals, Indigenous People, women, people of diverse sexual orientations, identities and expressions, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all faiths, nationalities, marital status, ages, and family status. For assistance or accommodation with your application, please contact us at [email protected]. 

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