Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an accounts payable clerk to process our administrative accounts payable expenses and claims related payments outside of CMS; maintain the vendor database; keep current with numerous policies which provide directives relating to our expenditures; and answer inquiries relating to vendor accounts and accounting policies and procedures. If you enjoy reviewing and analyzing expenses and processing account payments, consider joining us for this permanent opportunity. 

How you’ll make a difference: You’ll help protect the financial integrity of B.C.’s workers’ compensation system.

Where you’ll work:

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.  

• Review, analyze, and process employee expenses, administrative accounts payable, and claims related payments outside of CMS often under very tight deadlines
• Review, analyze, and process requests for vendor set-up and certification accurately based on a pre-determined set of procedures
• Review, analyze, and investigate the daily CMS cheque register and decide on the final disposition of these CMS payments
• Receive and initiate written and verbal communication with various internal departments and external providers, workers, and employers in order to resolve claims related issues
• Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Accurately work with detailed information
• Obtain and record information both orally and in writing
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Work well under pressure to meet tight or changing deadlines
• Assess all facts presented to choose the appropriate course of action in processing payments

Your background and experience:

• A minimum of grade 12 education
• Excellent math skills

Who we are:

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are.

Our benefits:

As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life.  Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer.

Salary: $28.07/hourly

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.