AP/AR Specialist

Posted 5 days ago

Job Details

Contract

Location

Surrey, BC

Salary

dollar sign 31 to 32 per hour

Job Description

Looking for a hands-on AP/AR specialist who enjoys owning full-cycle accounting in a fast-paced, growing environment. This part-time (up to 20 hours/week) contract offers a great opportunity to step in quickly, work independently, and make an immediate impact across AP, AR, and month-end.
Ideal for a seasoned QuickBooks Enterprise user who’s confident with reconciliations, reporting, and collections, and is looking for flexible, ongoing contract work with strong potential for extension.
Part-Time (Approx. 20 Hours/Week) | 3-Month Initial Contract | Surrey, BC (On-Site)

Who – The Company:
Our client is a BC-based industrial safety and emergency response organization providing standby rescue services, safety training, compliance support, and equipment solutions. The company supports a wide range of high-risk industries including construction, mining, energy, and infrastructure projects across Canada, with a focus on regulatory compliance and workplace safety.

What- The Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced AP/AR Specialist to join their finance team on a part-time contract basis. This role has been created to support a rapidly growing business and provide additional capacity across accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and month-end activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional who can step in with minimal training and work independently from day one. The initial term is three months, with strong potential for ongoing, long-term contract work as the business continues to grow. Flexible scheduling is available.

Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, coding, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, payment applications, and aging management.
Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Enterprise.
Support month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
Work closely with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate financial processing.
Identify process improvements and maintain accurate financial documentation.

Who- the Candidate:

5+ years of full-cycle AP/AR experience in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise is required.
Strong Excel skills with the ability to work confidently with financial data and reporting.
Experience supporting month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
Confident handling collections with professionalism and strong customer service.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Available to work approximately 20 hours per week in-office in Surrey, BC.
Open to candidates currently working as independent bookkeepers or looking to supplement an existing client portfolio.

How much:
$31-32/hr + 4% vacation pay.

Where:
Surrey, BC, work to be completed onsite at clients office.

When & How To Apply:
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