ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TECHNICIAN SHORT-TERM (APRX 8 MONTHS)/FULL-TIME BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote robust, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.

Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars. Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards. An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.

Participation in community and charitable events. ** ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TECHNICIAN: ($Reporting to the Senior Accounting Officer, the Accounts Payable Technician is responsible for ensuring that accounts payable policies and procedure requirements are met and supporting the Commission’s decentralized accounts payable structure.



He/she/they reviews and approves construction claims; conducts reviews and audits of payments and invoices processed by other business areas of the Commission; and performs and leads compliance audits of employee expense claims, ensuring they are submitted in accordance with BC Housing’s policies and procedures. The position is responsible for a variety of accounting functions including, but not limited to processing the accounts payable cycle in compliance with BC Housing’s Accounting Procedures, resolving voucher-to-purchase, orders, and payment discrepancies, creating payments, and supporting the accounting department in the preparation of month-end and year-end activities.

Post-secondary diploma in finance and accounting or other relevant discipline. Considerable accounts payable experience in a high-volume computerized environment. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

Sound knowledge of accounting and accounts payable principles. Strong verbal communication and writing skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills including a high degree of tact and diplomacy under stressful situations.

Ability to learn mission-critical corporate enterprise applications. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Sound practical knowledge of and proficiency in standard word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other relevant applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact [email protected] BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives. #

📌 Accounts Payable data entry / Bookkeeper (Burnaby)
🏢 BC Housing
📍 Burnaby