Job description
Want to make a statement with your career that’s not just financial?
Then Jobber might be the place for you! We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to be part of our Finance & Operations department.
Jobber exists to help people in small businesses be successful. We work with small home service businesses, like your local plumbers, painters, and landscapers, to transform the way service is delivered through technology. With Jobber they can quote, schedule, invoice, and collect payments from their customers while providing an easy and professional customer experience. Running a small business today isn’t like it used to be—the way we consume and deliver service is changing rapidly, technology is evolving, and customers expect more. That’s why we put the power and flexibility in their hands to run their businesses how, where, and when they want!
Our culture of transparency, inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation has been recognized by Great Place to Work, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and more. Jobber has also been named on the Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Top Growing Companies list, and Deloitte Canada’s Technology Fast 50™, Enterprise Fast 15, and Technology Fast 500™ lists. With an Executive team that has over thirty years of industry experience of leading the way, we’ve come a long way from our first customer in 2011—but we’ve just scratched the surface of what we want to accomplish for our customers.
The Team:
The Finance & Operations team at Jobber is responsible for anything money related to better help plan, budget, and implement Jobber’s best ideas.
The Role:
Reporting to our Director of Accounting, the Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Accounts Payables process at Jobber. This team is directly responsible for contributing to the growth of the company. Every day is a new challenge, and you’re continually looking for ways to improve team processes whilst also growing and developing your own skills. When working with key stakeholders, you will become known for your efficiency, attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
The Accounts Payable Specialist will:
- Pay vendor bills and manage internal bookkeeping. You will be responsible for the entire payments cycle including coding invoices and credit card transactions and setting up payments. You will also support the accounting for all AP related GL accounts including monthly account reconciliations and ensuring all key month end accruals are completed.
- Process employee expense reports and corporate card transactions. You will own and maintain the expense reporting and corporate card reporting process, ensuring reports are submitted accurately, on a timely basis, and in accordance with our internal policies while also providing an excellent employee experience.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders. You will be the face of the Accounting team and work to educate internal stakeholders on processes, communicate with external vendors to solve problems all done in a timely manner.
- Be a self starter. You’re used to moving fast and taking the reins to ensure things get done. You’re not afraid to seek out answers on your own when you have questions—while keeping your team informed along the way.
- Be the ultimate process improver. You’ll be instrumental in identifying, developing and implementing fundamental financial processes as well as Improving expense & purchasing processes.
To be successful, you should have:
- Demonstrated years of AP experience or general accounting experience focusing on accounts payable.
- A passion for operational accounting and process improvement.
- Next level communication and relationship building abilities. We move fast, which means you’ll need to build strong partnerships with peers and key stakeholders.
- Confidence in your abilities to navigate ambiguous situations and roll-up your sleeves when it’s time to be all hands on deck.
- A high degree of trust—you’ll be exposed to financial information, so an awareness of and commitment to confidentiality is a must.
- An incredible passion for our customer and a connection to our purpose - to help small businesses be more successful.
It would be really great (but not a deal-breaker) if you had:
- An Accounting diploma or related degree
- Previously worked for a software company
- Experience in Netsuite and Ramp, Airbase, or other similar software.
Compensation:
At Jobber, we believe that compensation should be transparent, fair, and reflective of your experience and growth. This role has a minimum annual salary of $59,000, a midpoint of $69,400, and a maximum salary of $79,800, designed to show the progression from learning the ropes to truly excelling.
We design our compensation to reflect each new hire’s skills, experience against the complexity of the role, ensuring a fair and competitive salary. Our range is intentionally broad to support growth and long-term impact, with fully established hires typically starting around the midpoint. The higher end of the range is reserved for those who have demonstrated deep expertise and lasting contributions, while offers below the midpoint reflect strong potential with room to develop. This approach ensures that compensation aligns with both an individual’s current capabilities and their opportunity for future growth.
Base salary is just one part of a total compensation package that will include equity rewards, annual stipends for health and wellness, retirement savings matching, and an extended health package with fully paid premiums for body and mind. Your professional growth matters to us too! You’ll have access to a dedicated talent development program that includes career coaching and opportunities for career development.
We believe in transparency and open conversations about compensation. If you have any questions about our approach, we’re happy to discuss them throughout the hiring process!
What you can expect from Jobber:
- A total compensation package that includes an extended health benefits package with fully paid premiums for both body and mind, retirement savings plan matching, and stock options.
- A dedicated Talent Development team and access to coaching, learning, and leadership programs to help you grow your career, reach your goals, and unlock your full potential.
- Support for all your breaks: from vacation to rest and recharge, your birthday off to celebrate, health days to support your physical and mental health, and parental leave top-ups to support your growing family.
- A unique opportunity to build, grow, and leave your impact on a $400-billion industry that has no dominant player…yet.
- To work with a group of people who are humble, supportive, and give a sh*t about our customers.
We believe that diverse teams perform better and that fostering an inclusive work environment is a key part of growing a successful team. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
A bit more about us:
Job by job, we’re transforming the way service is delivered. Your lawn care provider, home cleaning service, plumber or painter could use Jobber to better connect with their customers, save time in the office, invoice faster, and get paid! We’re bringing tens of thousands of people together with technology to deliver billions of dollars a year in services to happy customers. Jobber exists to help make these small businesses successful, and when they’re successful we all win!
