JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional seeking your next exciting challenge? Join IRL Group, a local family-run group of companies based in the vibrant False Creek area near Downtown Vancouver. This is a full-time temporary position on a 4-week contract with the potential to extend, offering a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team.
You’ll primarily support our Hospitality Division, working alongside our finance team. If you’re passionate about what you do and enjoy being part of a collaborative office culture, this role might be your perfect fit.
This is an on-site position based at our head office, with standard office hours (Monday to Friday).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing invoices accurately and efficiently in a timely manner
• Reconciling vendor statements and resolving any discrepancies
• Review invoices before entering in QB ensuring invoices have purchase orders and approval
• Enter credit card transactions and perform monthly reconciliation
• Enter petty cash transactions
• Ensuring timely payments to vendors in accordance with the Financial Controllers payment schedule
• Assisting with month-end closing activities
• Maintaining organized and accurate records of accounts payable transactions
• Communicating effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Knowledge of QBO and QBD
• Must be able to handle high volume transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Prepare payment approvals for non-cheque transactions
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and other duties and responsibilities assigned by Financial Controller

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE

• Degree or Diploma in Payroll, Accounting, Business, or Finance is preferred
• 2 years of experience preferred
• Experience within the hospitality sector is advantageous
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks software and payroll programs and applications
• Good knowledge of accounting, general/bought/sales ledger, journal entries, and bookkeeping experience
• Ability to prepare ad hoc reports using Microsoft Excel
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Strong customer service focus