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Accountant Accounts Payable & Controls Specialist
Accountant Accounts Payable & Controls SpecialistBird • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Accountant Accounts Payable & Controls Specialist

Accountant Accounts Payable & Controls Specialist

Bird • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Hey there!

Bird launched micromobility. Now were shaping its future.

Were Bird and were on a mission to transform the way the world moves one ride at a time . Our products services and people share one common goal : to make cities more livable by empowering people and communities everywhere to move freely discover new possibilities and create a cleaner more connected future. To cleaner air. To calmer streets. To cities built for people.

Who We Are

Bird is a global leader in micromobility dedicated to shaping the future of urban movement. Our cleaner affordable and on-demand mobility solutions are available in over 200 cities worldwide.

We take a collaborative community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates leveraging our experience and safety-first technology to help them meet their shared mobility and climate goals and provide a reliable affordable and responsible transportation option for people who live and work there.

Our award-winning electric vehicles have empowered more than eighty-seven million rides in cities around the world and helped riders take carbon-free trips in more than 200 cities globally. And our teams are constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant - Accounts Payable & Controls Specialist to support and oversee key AP operational processes in a global environment. This role is not focused on invoice processing but rather on controls vendor management system ownership and issue resolution across Accounts Payable and Accounting.

This is a fully remote role requiring a high level of ownership autonomy and continuous engagement.

Responsibilities

Payments & Vendor Management

  • Support and oversee weekly payment runs
  • Act as escalation point for payment inquiries and vendor issues
  • Reconcile vendor balances and resolve discrepancies
  • Own and monitor the Companys Top vendors performing monthly reviews variance analysis and balance adjustments when required
  • Manage vendor credits refunds and prepayments

Coding control and validation

  • Review and monitor invoice coding to ensure accuracy and consistency across GL accounts departments markets amortization schedules and periods.
  • Partner with Accounting to design and implement a consistent invoice coding process
  • Identify and correct miscoding working closely with Accounting
  • Proactively flag recurring coding issues and drive standardization and control improvements
  • Own AP ledger AP reconciliations corporate credit cards and expense report accounts
  • Controls & Reporting

  • Review and monitor the AP register
  • Perform regular controls over bill credits journal entries and vendor balances
  • Support month-end close activities related to AP
  • Actively identify process gaps errors and control weaknesses
  • Assist with accrual analysis
  • Systems Ownership

  • Act as system owner for :
  • Navan (employee reimbursements)
  • BREX (Corporate Credit Card platform)
  • Support implementation of OCR solutions for invoice automation
  • Partner with Accounting and IT on system improvements and integrations
  • Cross-functional Support

  • Support 1099 preparation and review
  • Assist with purchasing-related AP activities
  • Partner with Accounting to resolve AP-related differences and operational issues
  • Provide ad-hoc support for other payment-related activities as needed
  • Must Haves

  • 47 years of experience in Accounts Payable AP Operations or related roles
  • Strong understanding of AP controls vendor reconciliations and payment processes
  • Experience working with ERP systems
  • Experience with expense management and corporate credit card platforms
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Highly Desired

  • Experience in a global / multi-entity environment
  • Experience supporting OCR or AP automation projects
  • Exposure to SOX or internal controls
  • Experience working with offshore AP teams
  • Experience with NetSuite
  • CPA
  • Target Hiring Salary Range : 56000 - 70000 CAD

    Why Bird Matters

    Every time you hop on a Bird youre helping build a more livable city. We focus on four core pillars that reflect the impact of every ride :

  • Freedom : Were the bridge that connects you to every experiencesimple convenient and stress-free. We give you the freedom to move without limits.
  • Exploration : We turn everyday trips into memorable experiences sparking discovery and wonder as you connect with the world around you.
  • Community : Taking a Bird is an act of citizenship. We create a sense of belonging and unity knowing that the richer our communities become the richer our lives become.
  • Sustainability : Our electric vehicles reduce gas-powered car usage and lower carbon emissions. We enable responsible choices creating tangible impact and driving progress toward a cleaner future.
  • Culture at Bird

    Were an ambitious smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last as were constantly moving forward challenging each other and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

    Perks Up!

    We want you to succeed and thrive here so we offer a few sweet perks :

  • Plenty of time off to relax and recharge plus a wellness resource to help you wind down.
  • A work-from-home stipend.
  • An employer-paid healthcare package.
  • Of course Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be!
  • Bird is the world

    Bird stands for a culture of inclusion . We celebrate different backgrounds experiences and perspectives encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work . We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions.

    For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer . We welcome everyone regardless of their race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or genetics and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive open and diverse work environment.

    Sound like a place youd like to work Sweet. Lets chat.

    Required Experience :

    IC

    Key Skills

    Business Continuity Planning,Food Technology,ABAP,Import,Electrical & Automation,Adobe

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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