About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,500 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity
McElhanney is currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks to support our fast-paced Finance & Accounting (F&A) department. This position is a full-time 6 months contract commencing November 2026 until April 2027 to back up our Accounts Payable team while they are working on our new ERP system implementation. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of key accounting concepts. This position will report directly to the Finance Operations Manager.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Ensure compliance of corporate policy and procedures and accounting standards when processing Vendor and corporate card accounts payables submissions, and employee expense reports.
- Process payment runs.
- Prepare entries for fixed asset capitalization and depreciation, intangible assets capitalization and amortization, prepayment amortization and other adjustment journal entries.
- Attend to vendor and internal clients’ inquiries in a professional manner.
- Maintain audit and tax schedules to assist in yearend audit and tax filings.
- Other responsibilities as required.
What You’ll Bring
- 3-5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
- Post-secondary training in accounting or finance is an asset.
- Experience in paperless Accounts Payable process is preferred.
- Experience in going through accounting process change.
- Intermediate skill in Excel.
- Good customer and communication skills – written and verbal.Excellent time management skills and attention to detail is a must.
- Good organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
- An analytical mind, good number sense and the ability to learn new accounting software quickly (Dynamics SL, SAP Concur)
- Ability to work independently and take initiative, and to function effectively without continuous direction.
What Can We Offer You?
The wage range for this position is $24 - $31 per hour. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
- Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan.
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
- Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of Accounts Payable experience
- Post-secondary training in accounting or finance
- Experience with paperless Accounts Payable processes
- Experience with accounting process change
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management and attention to detail
- Organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn accounting software quickly, including Dynamics SL and SAP Concur
- Ability to work independently and take initiative without continuous direction
What We Do
McElhanney is an employee-owned professional consulting firm established in 1910. It provides surveying, geomatics, engineering, GIS and remote sensing, community and transportation planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. With more than 30 locations across Western Canada, the company serves cities and communities, energy and resources, and transportation and transit sectors, taking projects from planning through construction using multidisciplinary teams and local knowledge.
