Position: Accounts Payable Specialist
Department: Finance
Location: Vancouver, BC.
Status: Temp, Full-time (12 months coverage). At least two days in the Vancouver Office
Salary: Up to a maximum of $65K per year based on experience
Start: January 11, 2027 until January 2028
Date Posted: November 12, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for supporting the Controller in the accurate and timely processing of invoices, cheque requisitions, expense reports, vendor payments, and other financial transactions. This position plays an integral role in maintaining strong internal controls by ensuring purchases and cash disbursements are properly authorized, accurately recorded, and processed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and entrepreneurial in their approach to work, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Finance, Operations, Customer Service, and other internal teams. Experience navigating Sage X3 is an asset. This role reports directly to the Controller and will work closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and other external partners.
KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process a high volume of supplier invoices, vouchers, cheque requisitions, and employee expense reports accurately and efficiently
- Prepare semi-monthly payment runs for validated supplier invoices and employee expense reimbursements, including ACH, EFT, wires, and cheques
- Ensure appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are obtained before invoices and payments are processed
- Reconcile corporate credit cards and investigate outstanding or unusual transactions
- Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare prepaid expense schedule and post related journal entries
- Review invoices for accurate coding, tax treatment, departments, and other required financial attributes
- Set up and maintain new vendor accounts in accordance with company protocols, including verification of banking information and appropriate approvals
- Maintain vendor statements and perform regular vendor account reconciliations
- Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, documentation, efficiencies, and controls.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve outstanding issues in a timely and professional manner
- Assist with AP aging reviews and provide information regarding outstanding balances
- Assist with audit requests by maintaining and providing supporting documentation and account information as required
- Perform other ad-hoc accounting and administrative duties as required
THE EXPERIENCE OF A STRONG CANDIDATE
- 1-2 years related work experience or combination of relevant education and experience
- Completion of post-secondary education in accounting with a related diploma, degree, or certificate
- Strong MS office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word databases or related platforms)
- Excellent written and verbal English skills
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, operate proactively and work well independently
- Analytical team player with strong detail orientation and the ability to evaluate opinions and generate solutions
- Experience in using Sage X3 would be an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional attitude
- Flexible and keen on developing in different aspects of the role
- Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
- Takes initiative and ownership of projects and tasks
- A resourceful problem solver and solutions enthusiast
WHAT DANICA OFFERS
- Competitive salary with generous vacation & wellness day policies, product discounts, bonus Danica days during the holiday season, and a discretionary profit-sharing bonus
- Socially responsible by giving back to the community
- Modern & casual open concept office located in the heart of Vancouver
- Extended health benefits
- Dog friendly office
- Generous internal referral bonus
- Growth & development opportunities
- Fun office with garden club, fun committee, bar cart Fridays with great corporate events
- Locally owned and operated family business with a diverse workforce
How to apply
Tell us about yourself.
We’d love to get to know you beyond your resume. Tell us about your experience, what excites you about this opportunity, and the skills, perspective, and personality you’d bring to the Danica team. We’re interested in what makes you uniquely you and how you’d contribute to our team.
Please submit your application to https://danica.bamboohr.com/jobs (no calls please).
Danica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - We know from experience that great talent comes in many forms, and we want you to join our team! We strongly encourage people from underrepresented communities, including women, Indigenous Peoples, members of the LGBTQ2+ community, people of colour, and people with disabilities, to consider applying. Please let us know if you require unique accommodations during the interview process.
About Us
Danica is a market leader in Housewares, Giftware and Home Furnishing design. With five distinct brands under the Danica Brands umbrella, we offer an engaging and dynamic family of product with global reach. Our passion and commitment to our team and customers drives our business and we are looking for people who are excited about thinking and delivering differently. Our team includes people like you - innovative, curious, enthusiastic, authentic, kind and inclusive. If you're looking to work for a company with a culture as vibrant as the products it produces, Danica is the place for you. Our company values include social responsibility, environmental accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and inclusiveness.
