Posted 11 days ago
Accounts Payable Supervisor
@ Douglas College
New Westminster, British Columbia
Overview
Douglas College is hiring an Accounts Payable Supervisor for its Finance Department at the New Westminster campus. The role plans, coordinates and supervises the daily work of the Accounts Payable unit, including process improvement and staff training. It is a regular full-time position (35 hours per week) with a salary of $58,304 to $65,630 annually, and it offers hybrid work for eligible positions.
Pay:
$58,304–$65,630 a year
Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate and supervise Accounts Payable unit activities
- Maintain payables documentation and monitoring under college procedures
- Identify staff training opportunities
- Lead process improvement initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Two-year accounting program and five years related experience, or equivalent
- Working knowledge of PSAS/GAAP and accounts payable procedures
- Working knowledge of commodity tax, provincial and federal
- Proven supervisory skills and experience
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Women, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Douglas College
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 59 |
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
| Location | New Westminster Campus |
|---|---|
| Salary Range | $58,304 to $65,630 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement |
| The Opportunity | You are a fearless leader when it comes to planning, coordinating, and supervising the operational and daily activities of the staff in the Accounts Payable (AP) unit within the Finance Department. You have an exceptional ability to oversee and maintain detailed processes when payables are documented, recorded, and monitored within established accounting procedures within the college. You also thrive with experienced leadership skills and identifying training opportunities and process improvement initiatives within your team. |
| WHO WE ARE | Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better. Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments. |
| WHAT WE OFFER | We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
For more benefits information, click here! |
| WHAT IT TAKES | • Completion of a two-year accounting program at a recognized institution with a minimum of five (5) years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. |
| Additional Information |
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| Posting Number | 02785SA |
| Position Title | Accounts Payable Supervisor |
| Anticipated Start Date | 08/31/2026 |
| End Date | |
| Needs a Criminal Records Check | No |
How To Apply
| Open Date | 07/15/2026 |
|---|---|
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Maximum Number of References | 3 |
| Minimum Number of References | 3 |
| Equity Statement | Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status. |
| Important Note | Qualified internal applicants must apply by July 22, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting. |
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