Accounts Payable Clerk

We are St Barbara. A growing gold company with a global outlook.

We’re an Australian based, ASX 200 company with gold mining operations in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to be a brilliant, global mining company that grows sustainably and creates enduring, positive impacts.

Our Atlantic Operations Touqouy mine site is located an hour outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Situated in Canada’s Ocean Playground, it’s no surprise that Nova Scotian’s quality of life is second to none. Whether you prefer sandy beaches and coastal cliffs, or the culture and energy of city life, you’re never far from either. Halifax is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada and has been rated by Maclean’s Magazine as Canada’s best place to live and work.

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and have gained real momentum in transforming our business so that, together, we can build a brilliant future. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build brilliance with us.

We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. This is a Full time Permanent position based at our Bedford, Nova Scotia office, working a Monday to Friday schedule, 40 hours a week. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, your role will be to complete payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. Additionally, this position maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions, verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

The Opportunity

• Ensuring own Health & Safety as well as that of all other workers, identifying and maintaining safe work practices and completing all required safety training.
• Applying all applicable regulations, codes and corporate/site standards.
• Identify safety issues and encourage a site safe work culture with safety being top priority.
• Verifying accuracy of invoices, Purchase orders and requisitions and other accounting documents.
• Processing invoices for payments.
• Updating and maintain accounting records.
• Maintaining accurate filing system.
• Managing vendor inquiries.
• Reconciling monthly vendor statements.
• Following up on approvals, outstanding invoices and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintaining a professional attitude and respectful interactions.
• Contributing to an effective team/crew.
• Ensuring own work performance meets all role requirements; and taking appropriate professional development actions.
• Participating in Finance/AP Team meetings, when required.
• Maintaining confidentiality of internal company data and records.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Are you ready to come and build a brilliant future with us?

We need the very best people. People who genuinely care for the work they do and the positive impact they can make. People who see challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A personal commitment to behavior consistent with St Barbara's Values including honesty and integrity, respect, working together, delivering to promise and striving to do better.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to pass Background Check.
• At least 2 years relevant Accounts Payable experience.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Relevant post-secondary diploma or related office experience.
• Accounts Payable experience is an asset.
• Experience in an industrial environment is an asset.
• Organization, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines is required.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills