Accounts Payable Analyst

Job title: Accounts Payable Analyst

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Job description: Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for various financial activities in support of business and organizational transformation initiatives and projects across the PHSA and its Health Authority customers. The Accounts Payable Analyst will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of electronic Accounts Payable services. Responsibilities include maintenance of customized and delivered financial applications in addition to functional support for Finance staff and clients. Additionally, the Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for ensuring proper policies, procedures and standards are adhered to relating to internal control and ensuring compliance with statutory/regulatory reporting requirements. The Accounts Payable Analyst works with the organization’s Internal and External Auditor’s in the review and testing of all relevant systems in accounts payable to ensure compliance with GAAP, MIS Guidelines, reliability and completeness of accounting records.

What you’ll do

• Oversees the electronic invoicing process by ensuring that proper procedures are followed, available discounts are captured and accounting information in the general ledger is accurate. Troubleshoots any system inconsistencies that may arise and follows up with AP Manager as needed.
• Performs weekly and periodic voucher uploads and updates contract payments as required.
• Assists with daily Accounts Payable departmental activities including providing support for day-to-day cheque and EFT processing and performing voucher and payment audits. Reviews Vendor Statement reconciliations and works with Purchasing in the investigation and resolution of significant reconciling items for key Vendor Accounts, including Accounts Payable Matching exceptions.
• Ensures completion of Period End Close Activities within stated deadlines by reconciling the Accounts Payable sub-ledger, Accounts Payable trade account and by analyzing GST/HST transactions.
• Prepares additional account reconciliations, initiates journal entries, and prepares period and year-end accruals in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Management Information Systems (MIS) Guidelines, and as indicated by B.C. Ministry of Health.
• Prepares, monitors and closes aged receipt accruals as per agreed upon thresholds and guidelines with Health Authority customers.
• Assists in interim and year-end audits by providing internal/external auditors with information and documentation related to internal controls in the Accounts Payable process.
• Supports Accounts Payable management team and performs other related duties as requested.

What you bring

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a degree in Business Administration including enrollment in a recognized Professional Accounting Program (CA, CGA, or CMA) with a minimum level 3 completed
• Minimum of five (5) years recent related experience working in a large organization with an emphasis on financial systems and reporting.
• Solid understanding of key accounts payable processing, financial systems and reporting.
• Ability to lead business process improvement and systems development.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering outstanding customer service within a shared services environment.
• Able to identify problems and render logical and appropriate solutions in a timely and decisive manner. Must be adept at influencing, motivating and coaching others for success, leading by example. Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer and financial application skills including demonstrated ability to productively use spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications.

What’s in it for you

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Perks include fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job type Temporary Full Time until July 2022
Location 1795 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
Hours/ Days: 7:30AM-3:30PM

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 106969E-2354552
Work Site 1795 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
Job Type Temporary, Full-Time
Temporary Duration Until return of incumbent
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0730 – 1530
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 15-May-2021

Expected salary:

Location: Burnaby, BC

Job date: Sun, 18 Apr 2021 02:44:43 GMT