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Reporting to the Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting, the Budget & Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing and writing project business cases, proposals, and other submissions for review by Finance Senior Management, other departments within the Commission, Executives, the Ministry Responsible for Housing and Treasury Board/Staff.   The position requires strong and effective (verbal and written) communication and interpersonal skills.  The position will also be responsible for developing strong working relationships and liaising extensively with BC Housing’s core business areas to effectively summarize and present information that conveys the desired perspective on BC Housing.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, accounting, finance, or in a relevant subject field.
• Considerable work experience in a high volume computerized financial accounting environment carrying out complex financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting functions.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting functions within the public sector environment.
• Considerable knowledge of financial, accounting and reporting systems, processes and controls.
• Considerable knowledge of accounting concepts and processes.
• Knowledge of government decision-making and policy development processes and structures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn and understand mission-critical corporate enterprise applications and IT systems (i.e. JDE1 and WebFOCUS).
• Ability to exercise attention to details with high degree of accuracy especially working with numbers and dollars.
• Ability to take initiative proactively and work independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
• Strong research, analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

The BA Blacktop Group of Companies is currently looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team at our Surrey Office Location.

Job Purpose

The Accounts Payable Clerk will perform accounting and administrative duties that ensure accurate processing of financial information.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

All tasks require a high level of accuracy to ensure the correct processing of information.

• Processing of A/P invoices: matching packing slip & invoices, obtaining approvals, data entry, filing, preparation of payments to vendors, issuing payments (cheque runs) and account reconciliations.
• Responds to accounts payable inquiries.
• Assist with Reception relief.
• Other: perform journal entries, provide data for budgeting purposes, ensure correct application of taxes, provide information and assistance to other departments, perform other clerical functions as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Intermediate computer skills (including MS office, Word, Excel & Outlook).
• Ability to use enterprise-level financial record-keeping software systems, spreadsheets, and email applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to complete a high volume of work within deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of basic accounting concepts.
• Strong attention to detail.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE ROLE

Location: Surrey, BC