Accounts Payable Clerk

About Douglas Homes:

Douglas Homes is a well-established medium-sized home builder with a history dating back to 1989, serving the Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, and Chestermere communities. Our associated entity, Douglas Developments, is currently experiencing significant growth with a 12-year project in Chestermere. Our company has a strong reputation in the industry, backed by numerous awards and industry recognition.

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to be part of our success. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about Accounts Payable, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career with us!

Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team. This role involves working closely with the Finance team to ensure the efficient and accurate processing of invoices and vendor payments. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with finance, estimating, construction departments to ensure timely payment of invoices.

• Processing incoming invoices with precision and routing them according to our company payment terms and vendors/sub-trades contracts.

• Identifying and resolving discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders to prevent overpayments or short payments and price checking.

• Managing vendor inquiries and resolving issues promptly and professionally, escalating to the Manager or Controller as needed.

• Matching invoices with purchase orders and coordinating with Purchasing to reconcile outstanding issues.

• Pushing invoices through various check points across the company to prompt payment.

• Providing support and working as a team with operational challenges.

• Performing accounting work in a professional manner.

• Ensuring deadlines are consistently met & reconciling accounts on a monthly basis.

• Undertaking additional duties as assigned.

• Managing files: digitally & manually.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma/Certificate/Business Admin or Bachelors in Accounts.

• 1 - 3 years of experience in an accounting role, AP experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable (AP) practices and principles.

• Strong math and computer skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with SAGE software is an asset.

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, organizational, and communication skills.

• A proactive approach to achieving efficiency and timeliness in tasks.

• Having construction experience will be an asset.

• If you are a self-motivated individual with a drive for excellence and a passion for problem-solving, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:

• Dental care & Vision

• Extended health care

• Retirement savings plan (RSP) program

• Perkopolis (Employee Perks)

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Company Events

• On-site parking

• Casual attire

• Schedule: Monday to Thursday (8AM - 5PM) & Fridays (8AM - 2PM)

Work Location: Calgary (In-person)

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent