Accounts Payable Analyst

Fantastic opportunity with a high profile, interesting, and reputable Vancouver-based company. Reporting into a great boss and working with a tight-knit accounting team. Candidates must have at least 3 years progressive full-cycle AP work experience, including hands-on experience with purchase orders and procurement processes. Proficiency in Excel is required. Hands-on experience with an ERP and with AP automation software is highly preferred. Who- the Company: Our client has a fast-paced, people-focused, and dynamic culture, in a unique and interesting business sector. The organization has a strong reputation and is very values-based. It’s a company that you can feel good working for, as their profitability directly supports Canadian citizens. The company is headquartered in Vancouver. What- the Role: Our client seeking a new Accounts Payable Analyst who will support very important accounts payable and purchase order administration Ensure the accurate and timely processing of purchase requests and purchase orders in accordance with established controls and procedures Provide team support and coverage for accounts payable processes in accordance with established controls and procedures, ensuring continuity of operations Process a high volume of payments with accuracy and in accordance with established timelines and controls Periodically support daily billing tasks as part of the broader accounting team Pro-actively identify and communicate issues, working with other AP Analysts, AR Analysts, and Accountants to determine downstream impact and potential resolutions Respond to internal and external queries in a professional and timely manner Complete various tasks related to close processes and audit support Process fixed asset requests accurately and in a timely manner Perform various tasks related to master data maintenance in finance systems Assist with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required Identify and communicate system issues and deficiencies for remediation Who- the Candidate: We are looking for an individual with at least 3 years of complex full-cycle Accounts Payable work experience, and preferably 5+ years. Must have experience on an AP team with a company that has Purchase Orders (PO) and follows strong procurement processes. Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, V look-ups, etc.) is required. Candidates will have a friendly, clear, and professional communication style. Experience using an ERP and an AP automation tool is highly preferred. Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field At least 3 years’ experience in accounts payable, including processing a high value payments and invoices At least 2 years’ experience with purchase orders, procurement practices and procedures, including executing procurement processes Experience with reading and understanding vendor contracts Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive tasks, with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve errors Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment Systems- Prior experience working with AP automation and/or procurement systems (such as Concur, Coupa, etc.) Prior experience working with an ERP Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups etc.) How Much: Competitive compensation commensurate with level of skills, experience, and education. On a salaried basis, around $50,000 to $70,000. On an hourly basis, around $25 to $35. Plus paid vacation, etc. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in more detail with SWIM. Where: Downtown Vancouver, very close to a Skytrain Station. Working 7.5 hours a day, with flexible start time in the morning. When & How to Apply: Swim Recruiting will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring Finance Manager. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY’ to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems but PDF is also fine). Thank you!

The role involves managing high-volume accounts payable processing, purchase order administration, and ensuring accurate payment timelines. Additionally, the analyst supports financial close processes, audit requirements, and master data maintenance within finance systems.

Candidates need at least 3 years of complex full-cycle AP experience with a strong focus on procurement and purchase orders. Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups) and experience with ERP or AP automation tools are highly preferred.

• Paid vacation

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred

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• Full-cycle Accounts Payable
• Purchase Order Administration
• Procurement Processes
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP Systems
• AP Automation Software
• Fixed Asset Processing
• Master Data Maintenance
• Vendor Contract Analysis
• Financial Close Processes
• Audit Support
• Communication Skills

• Finance & Accounting
• Logistics
• Administrative

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week

Seniority

Associate