Hopewell Development Looking for Accounts Payable Clerk at Calgary, Alberta, Canada Full Time

Are you an Accounts Payable Clerk ready to take on your next challenge? Hopewell Development is currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Accounting & Finance team for a 15-month maternity leave contract.

Hopewell Development is a national industrial and retail developer. We are part of the Hopewell Group of Companies and have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the last six years. Our extensive market knowledge and relationships with partners, has continually reinforced our strong national presence and steady growth.

As one of the largest commercial developers in North America, Hopewell continually strives for excellence. Our success and achievement of excellence is based on the dedication of our talent. The entrepreneurial spirit and dynamic work environment of Hopewell inspires our employees to excel. Hopewell understands that our employees are the backbone of our business. We have a passion to lead and a culture that rewards those who give their best.

Based out of Hopewell’s Calgary head office and reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, this role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy finance department where your input will be critical to the daily operations of over 50 entities within our company.

As an Accounts Payable Clerk, your daily responsibilities will likely include:

• Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for 50+ entities on a daily basis
• Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Monitor AP inbox and correspondence with vendors daily
• Prepare batches of invoices for data entry
• Prepare and process quick pays and weekly cheque runs
• Resolve invoice discrepancies
• Reconciliation of payments
• Vendor file maintenance
• Facilitate communication amongst departments relating to accounts payable issues
• Track utility accounts and payments
• Maintain a filing system for all financial documents
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

On your resume, we ask that you demonstrate the following:

• 2-3 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable, or similar, role; Additional post-secondary education in Accounting or Commerce preferred
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and maintenance of general sub-ledgers
• Proficiency in data entry and management
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications; Previous experience with Yardi would be considered advantageous

During the interview process, we will be looking for the following attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in all tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both internally and externally
• Enthusiastic, professional, and team focused demeanor
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, optimistic, and professionalism
• Ability to take initiative, stay organized, and meet time sensitive deadlines

Core Hours and Working Conditions:Hopewell’s core hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm local time with 1 hour of flexibility on either end. Eligible to work from home one day per week following successful completion of the 90-day probationary period.

Hopewell is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace by seeking the right individuals for the job, without regard to age, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Hopewell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Hopewell welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and how you can contribute to our team. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills and interests align with the goals of Hopewell Development.