Accounts Payable Administrator (Hybrid + 20 Month Contract)

TEAM LOCAL is hiring

Built on nearly 80 years of service in local communities, Prospera Credit Union is a community-based, purpose-driven organization that offers a full range of financial products and services. Prospera is one of the largest credit unions in British Columbia, with approximately $9.3 billion in assets and 120,000 members. With 24 branches, Prospera is proud to serve communities throughout the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Okanagan. It's our vision to help build vibrant, healthy communities, thriving local enterprises and financially empowered people.

Join our Prospera team this year as an Accounts Payable Administrator for a 20 month contract .

In this role, you will be responsible for processing payments for Prospera Credit Union and its subsidiaries. Duties include accurate and timely invoice payments; reimbursing employee expenses; tax remittances, and reconciliations of all accounts payable related accounts.

What you'll do:

• Reviews and pays all appropriate invoices; holds all invoices not supported by correct documentation or improperly authorized; determines acceptance or rejection of alternative documentation.
• Processes all cheque requisitions.
• Completes all data entry and posting on accounting system related to vendor payments.
• Ensures accurate and timely rent payments for all branch/office locations.
• Reconciles vendor statements and investigates any missing payments and ensures that outstanding issues are followed up on, resolved and any errors are corrected.
• Manages all email communications within the AP-Invoice mailbox.
• Reviews and reimburses all employee expense submissions; holds all expense reports not supported by correct documentation or improperly authorized; determines acceptance or rejection of alternative documentation.
• Administrates company's expense report software; provides support in answering queries related to functionality and troubleshoot
• Corporate Tax remittance for all entities.
• Monthly PST remittances for all entities.
• Queries GL account allocations that appear incorrect and make appropriate corrections.
• Accounts Payable general ledger reconciliation for the credit union and its leasing entities.
• Completes account payable month end procedures and reconciliations and generates summary reports for various departments, as required.
• Various postings/accruals as required.
• Provides assistance on department projects as required.
• Other duties as required.

What you bring:

• High school diploma
• Working towards an accounting designation, an asset.
• 2 years in an accounts payable position or a position within a financial institution.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills as related to the position.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact both verbally and in writing with a variety of people.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Proficient with computers and software applications, i.e. Word, Excel.
• Fast and accurate keyboarding skills.

What you bring:

• Previous banking or credit union experience with a strong interest in developing your financial services career.
• Excellent communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Capacity and passion for learning, strong team orientation, and a keenness to help others.
• Skilled in computer systems and processes.

Our Values

• Cultivate trusting relationships: We are local at heart, aligned in our purpose to help our members, communities, and team thrive.
• Empower and enable others: We give each other the space, trust, and tools to succeed.
• Lead with curiosity: We approach all circumstances with curiosity and a drive for continuous learning and improvement.
• Embrace change and execute with purpose: We plan with agility, take action, and pivot to deliver results.
• Thrive as One Team: We collaborate because it strengthens us.

What's in it for you?

• Inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace: All team members are valued, respected, and heard. We learn from each other's differences, gaining strength through our people and our perspectives.
• Training and Support. We set our employees up for success with training and continued support and access to resources throughout employment.
• Career Advancement! We are committed to our employee's growth and development, and we want to see you soar.
• Fun & Camaraderie. We care deeply about our members and our employees, and we want the hours you spend with us to be fun, rewarding and sometimes lighthearted. We like to work hard, play hard, have fun and be there for each other.
• Show me the money! We offer competitive pay, a personalized benefits program, and a generous defined contribution pension plan.
• Community Focused. We care about giving back to the communities we live, work and play in. We participate in many community-minded activities throughout the year.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion is part of everything we do, and we're on a continuous journey to ensure every employee and members feels like they #BelongAtProspera.

If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.