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Accounts Payable Supervisor

@ Douglas College

New Westminster, British Columbia

$58k–$66k/yr5+ years experience
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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

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week35
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Women, 2SLGBTQ+
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyAccounting
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness

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Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

LocationNew 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.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Accounts Payable Supervisor position, and join our dedicated and supportive 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.

  • Transit-accessible campuses
  • Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
  • Competitive salaries
  • Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
  • Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
  • Professional Development funding
  • Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) / GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and accounts payable procedures.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of commodity tax, provincial and federal, as it pertains to College purchases.
• Proven supervisory skills and experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

See link for the Full Job Description:Click here

Additional Information
  • This regular full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting August 31, 2026.
  • Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
  • The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.
  • Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College’s Work From Home Policy.
Posting Number02785SA
Position TitleAccounts Payable Supervisor
Anticipated Start Date08/31/2026
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records CheckNo

How To Apply

Open Date07/15/2026
Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Maximum Number of References3
Minimum Number of References3
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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