Accounts Payable Specialist

Richmond, BC | $50,000–$55,000 + Perks | Full time, On-Site

TEEMA is working with an established organization in Richmond to add an Accounts Payable Specialist to their accounting team.

This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who already has hands-on AP experience and wants broader exposure to corporate accounting. Along with owning core AP activities, you’ll have the opportunity to support month-end, tax-related work, audits, and ongoing improvements to accounting processes.

The Role

You’ll help keep the AP function running smoothly by managing invoices, payments, vendor inquiries, and supporting documentation. Your responsibilities will include:
Reviewing and processing invoices each week
Verifying invoice coding, approvals, and supporting documentation before payment
Preparing weekly EFT and cheque payment runs
Handling additional payments, including tax and manual payments
Responding to vendor questions and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies
Preparing and posting monthly journal entries
Assisting with AP-related month-end close activities
Preparing schedules and working papers for tax reporting
Supporting the accounting team during GST and corporate tax audits




Maintaining organized and accurate AP records
Working with internal teams to resolve accounting and payment issues
Identifying opportunities to streamline AP workflows and strengthen existing processes
Supporting other accounting activities as the needs of the team evolve

What You Bring
1+ years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience
Experience working with a steady or high volume of invoices and payments
Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
Comfortable working in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
An interest in improving processes rather than simply following existing ones

Why Consider This Opportunity? This position offers exposure beyond traditional invoice processing. You’ll work closely with the accounting team and gain experience across AP, month-end accounting, journal entries, tax reporting, audits, and process improvement .

Compensation: $50,000–$55,000 + benefits

Location: Richmond, BC

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 100% in office

Interested? Apply through LinkedIn and a member of the TEEMA team will be in touch with qualified candidates.

📌 Accounts Payable Specialist Richmond
🏢 TEEMA
📍 Richmond