Accounts Payable Specialist

Our GFL team is expanding, and we’re looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join us in Victoria, BC! The person will be providing direct support to the accounting and administrative teams, the Accounts Payable Specialist will work closely with the finance and operational personnel of GFL. As an experienced accountant, you enjoy working in a fast-paced, growth environment. Possessing strong analytics, you are comfortable working through various finance functions within an organization and have a keen ability to spot and work through opportunities for improvement.

Why Join GFL?

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as "Team Green," enjoy numerous benefits, including career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities. Green for Life!

What’s In It for You?

Benefits included health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid holidays & Paid time off

RRSP group plan with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

Competitive wages

Growth opportunities

A “Day in the Life" of an Accounts Payable Specialist

Creating vendor purchase orders, change orders, receipts, and invoices.

Communicating with vendors, buyers, and operations managers to gather information about purchase and to resolve issues and discrepancies.

Providing support to buyers on cross-functional teams.

Work with cross functional teams on division specific billing and accounts payable requirements.

Entry of expenses and receipts for company purchase cards (P-Cards).

Preparation of Journal Entries, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and disposal ticket reconciliations.

Coordinate posting and reconciliation of intercompany transactions.

Ensure transactions are in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Strong attention to detail, and ability to flow through financial transactions.

Able to support closure on a tight schedule and provide timely analysis of results.

He / she must possess a desire to effect change and make a difference in the organization.

Able to generate superior financial information (including budgeting and forecasting).

Degree in Accounting. Relevant working experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Superior communication and teamwork skills.

Excellent computer skills covering ERP, operational and Microsoft office systems.

Primarily in an office environment at the main site operation.

Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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