Administrative Accounting Assistant (12 months)

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid

About our Vancouver Office

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.

Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck’s corporate functions - all working toward Teck’s purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Administrative Accounting and providing functional support to the Senior Administrative Accountant, the Administrative Accounting Assistant is mainly responsible for supporting accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activities. The role focuses on accurate processing and coding of invoices, monitoring and allocating bank transactions, overseeing the customer information system, and resolving billing and payment issues. The position supports monthly and annual close activities by performing reconciliation and timely postings. It assists with audit requests, prepares routine and adhoc reports, and offers backup for project set-up.

The ideal candidate will have an accounting background or complete an undergraduate accounting program. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential. Familiarity with billing and payment processing procedures, along with intermediate proficiency in Excel, is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Apply detailed knowledge of the Accounts Receivable (A/R) procedures and guidelines to ensure accurate data entry. Review project mark ups and taxes and process invoices promptly.
• Monitor bank accounts to ensure transactions are accurately allocated and recorded.
• Maintain customer master data files accurately and in a timely manner.
• Respond to accounts receivable queries from internal department and customers through investigation and analysis
• Review and approve accounts payable invoices for proper authorization, accurate coding and posting
• Provide guidance to staff regarding coding standards and procedures.
• Ensure accounts payable processes comply with SOX documentation and internal controls.
• Track, monitor and resolve issues related to invoice payments, coding discrepancies and interdepartmental communications.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies promptly.
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timelines and accuracy are maintained.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, ensuring documentation is complete and readily available.
• Prepare ad-hoc postings and reports, such as surveys, annual financial statements for subsidiaries, and indirect tax returns, as requested by the Supervisor
• Provide backup support for project initiation.

Qualifications

• Possess experience in accounting or be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in the field or have equivalent experience
• Ability to communicate effectively across all departments and levels of responsibility by email, phone or in person
• Understanding of the procedures and standards associated with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure accurate data input and timely processing. Microsoft Dynamics 365 or/and SAP experience is preferred.
• Intermediate and above knowledge of Excel
• Ability to multitask, solve problems and suggest solutions
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a strong attention to detail and within a tight deadline

Pay Range: CAD $59,000 - $73,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Administrative Accounting Assistant (12 months) role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 54305 | Job Category: Finance | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid

About our Vancouver Office

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.

Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck’s corporate functions - all working toward Teck’s purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Administrative Accounting and providing functional support to the Senior Administrative Accountant, the Administrative Accounting Assistant is mainly responsible for supporting accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activities. The role focuses on accurate processing and coding of invoices, monitoring and allocating bank transactions, overseeing the customer information system, and resolving billing and payment issues. The position supports monthly and annual close activities by performing reconciliation and timely postings. It assists with audit requests, prepares routine and adhoc reports, and offers backup for project set-up.

The ideal candidate will have an accounting background or complete an undergraduate accounting program. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential. Familiarity with billing and payment processing procedures, along with intermediate proficiency in Excel, is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Apply detailed knowledge of the Accounts Receivable (A/R) procedures and guidelines to ensure accurate data entry. Review project mark ups and taxes and process invoices promptly.
• Monitor bank accounts to ensure transactions are accurately allocated and recorded.
• Maintain customer master data files accurately and in a timely manner.
• Respond to accounts receivable queries from internal department and customers through investigation and analysis
• Review and approve accounts payable invoices for proper authorization, accurate coding and posting
• Provide guidance to staff regarding coding standards and procedures.
• Ensure accounts payable processes comply with SOX documentation and internal controls.
• Track, monitor and resolve issues related to invoice payments, coding discrepancies and interdepartmental communications.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies promptly.
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timelines and accuracy are maintained.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, ensuring documentation is complete and readily available.
• Prepare ad-hoc postings and reports, such as surveys, annual financial statements for subsidiaries, and indirect tax returns, as requested by the Supervisor
• Provide backup support for project initiation.

Qualifications

• Possess experience in accounting or be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in the field or have equivalent experience
• Ability to communicate effectively across all departments and levels of responsibility by email, phone or in person
• Understanding of the procedures and standards associated with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure accurate data input and timely processing. Microsoft Dynamics 365 or/and SAP experience is preferred.
• Intermediate and above knowledge of Excel
• Ability to multitask, solve problems and suggest solutions
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a strong attention to detail and within a tight deadline

Pay Range: CAD $59,000 - $73,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Administrative Accounting Assistant (12 months) role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 54305 | Job Category: Finance | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid