Job Description

Ballard Power Systems, Inc. is a global leader in fuel cell technology, providing clean energy fuel cell products that enable optimized power systems for a range of applications. Ballard is an international public company traded on both the NASDAQ and TSX.

The Ballard Finance Team has an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Coordinator at the corporate head office in Burnaby.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and proven time-management skills and will be an integral part in the organization and efficiency of the Accounts Payable Team. They will have a continuous improvement attitude with a strong desire to learn. The ability to work efficiently with quality, accuracy and thoroughness are critical to this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Daily monitoring of Accounts Payable general mail and email inboxes; sort by type and distribute appropriately; follow up with suppliers on any missing invoice file attachments
• Prepare documents/invoices for scanner/upload; includes manipulating .pdf documents
• Scan invoices to system; verify data has been captured correctly and fix where necessary
• Follow up on missing invoices and other critical invoice related information
• Reconcile supplier statements against invoices in the system
• Communicating in a clear, concise and professional manner with internal staff members and external suppliers to follow up on missing invoices and to respond to payment inquiries and other AP related emails
• Back-up support for other AP responsibilities may include expense report auditing, month-end close responsibilities, reconciliations, etc.
• Complying with internal controls as part of the corporate compliance with Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX")
• Filing (paper & electronic)
• Special projects as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of Accounts Payable experience required, with strong understanding of AP process, Supplier set-up and multi-currency invoices/POs, etc.
• Advanced Excel and Outlook skills, with a working knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs; must be tech savvy
• Preference given to those with ERP experience, particularly within an environment that utilizes an invoice import and scan function
• A logical thinker who can successfully troubleshoot a variety of situations; attention to detail and the ability to anticipate issues are essential.
• Ability to problem solve effectively within the scope of the role
• Consistent and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Able to work both independently and collaborate as part of a team in a fast paced environment while maintaining structure, timelines and accuracy
• Excellent analytical abilities with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• A working knowledge of accounting concepts and processes as they pertain to Accounts Payable would be an asset

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates