Position: Accounts Payable Clerk

Hiring Range: $50,000 to $55,000/year for a 40 hour work week

Term Contract: May 2025 - 1-year contract

Company Benefits: Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.

Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia
ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE

Image Engine is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for

excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an award-winning portfolio that includes The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.

We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.

At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

POSITION PURPOSE

Supporting the finance team, the AP Clerk will assist with the day-to-day operations of the department. They are responsible for a variety of duties including preparing journal entries, maintaining the ledger, dealing with employee queries, reconciliations, and processing expenses. This position has no two days the same and will require the ability to adapt to the needs of the department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the first point of contact for all Accounts Payable related enquiries and queries
• Manage accounts payable inbox, inquiries, and vendorsand ensure completeness of documentation
• Manage expense reports and credit card reconciliations
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Performs monthly data integrity checks and balancing reports for AP, correcting where required
• Be able to forecast and manage payment due dates and make payments timely
• Prepare weekly cheque runs and wire payments
• Update the team on deadlines and tasks on a weekly basis
• Challenge the status quo to drive efficiencies and innovation
• Take direction from senior team members
• Create a positive and safe work environment
• Learn from mistakes and reflect to develop

COLLABORATION

• Support the finance team with administration tasks
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure deadlines are met, given the nature of this role
• Assist with year-end audit requirements and prepare annual audit working papers and supporting documents
• Contribute to finance projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with other departments to solve issues, create processes and ensure clear communication to the wider studio
• Work closely with the production team to ensure information flows appropriately

ADAPTABILITY

• React professionally to feedback; reflect, be curious and adapt as is suitable
• React positively to changes in production
• Review existing workflows to identify where efficiencies can be made
• Remain up to date with the latest animation industry trends
• Prioritize tasks appropriately and ask for help when needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 0-2 years work experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of the Visual Effects industry is an asset
• High level working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Knowledge of SAP ByDesign is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with timely results