Accounts Payable Specialist
Our company:
At Kalesnikoff, we honor our heritage by investing in our future. As a family-owned, fourth-generation company, we’ve evolved from our roots in the forests to become a leader in the timber industry, but we’re not just resting on tradition. Today, Kalesnikoff is at the forefront of innovation, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine what’s possible in wood design and construction.
Role and Objectives:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist, is responsible for managing and processing outgoing payments, ensuring timely and accurate handling of financial transactions for the Kalesnikoff Group.
The Accounts Payable Specialist works with vendors, internal departments, and financial systems to maintain the organization’s financial integrity.
Responsibilities:
Invoice Management:
- Receive, review, and verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
- Code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
- Match invoices to purchase order, contracts, or delivery receipts to ensure proper authorization.
- Process employee expense claims and reimbursements in line with company policies.
Payment Processing:
- Prepare and process electronic payments (i.e., EFT, ACH, or wire transfers) and manual cheque runs.
- Schedule and prioritize payments to ensure timely disbursements and avoid late fees.
Vendor Relations:
- Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries, discrepancies, or missing invoices.
- Resolve disputes and ensure vendor accounts remain in good standing.
- Maintain up-to-date vendor records, including banking and contact details.
Reconciliation and Reporting:
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions with the general ledger.
- Monitor and resolve outstanding balances and aged payables.
- Generate AP reports (i.e., payment summaries, aging reports) for management.
Other:
- Maintain organized and accurate records for all AP activities for audit and reporting purposes.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounts payable processes.
- Collaborate with procurement teams to improve workflows and implement best practices.
- Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as requested or required.
Requirements:
- 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or similar role
- Post secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Proven experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including proficiency in Excel.
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
- Ability to adapt to and learn new software
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
- Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
- Attention to detail in all areas of work
Compensation Package:
- Salary: $50,000.00 – $65,000.00
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program.
- Team building and social events.
- Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
- Opportunity to advance in your career.
- Work-life balance.
- A great culture where we truly value our employees.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to .
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.
About our Kootenay home:
Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?
Equal opportunity commitment:
Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.