Administrator, Accounts Payable - 1 Year Contract

Join a Challenger

Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.

How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So, if you’re passionate about redefining the future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity.

Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 800,000 customers across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $142 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.

The Work

The Accounts Payable Administrator is required to perform accounts payable processing functions accurately and within tight deadlines. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service, with an emphasis on dealing with external vendors and internal employees.

The Core Responsibilities!:
• Manage vendor payments and execute cheques, electronic fund transfers and wire transfers on a timely basis.

• Ensure invoices are approved by appropriate employees in accordance with corporate procurement policies and procedures.

• Resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies.

• Resolve queries from vendors and business units.

• Process other payments, as required (i.e. dividends, sub-debt, deposit notes, tax remittances, rent, and insurance premiums).

• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying transactions and posting to appropriate accounts and cost centers.

• Provide back-up for the Payroll Coordinator position to process employee expense reports, as required.

• Provide administrative support within the Finance group, including filing, archiving, SharePoint scanning, and other administrative duties, as required.

Let's Talk About You!:
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a computerized accounting environment, preferably in accounts payable.

• Intermediate to advanced work experience with Microsoft Excel.

• Currently holding or pursuing a college diploma majoring in accounting, or an accounting designation is preferred.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to respond in a clear, concise and professional manner.

• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

💰 Competitive discretionary bonus
✨ Market leading RRSP match program
🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan
👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days
🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
🎓 Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.

We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.

We can’t wait to get to know you!