About Us
Established in 1982, Bulk Barn is Canada's largest bulk food retailer with close to 300 stores and growing! The key to our success is progressive thinking, detailed/ methodical planning and flawless execution by passionate people across our organization. We strive to foster a balanced and flexible culture that benefits both our customers and employees.
Our Values:
- High Standards
- Passionate
- Committed
- Exciting and Fun
- Supportive
- Customer Oriented
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive compensation program and employer-paid benefits, we also include:
- 32-hour flexible work-week program currently being tested
- Use of top-tier on-site fitness facility at our Corporate Head Office free of charge to employees
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing invoices and making payments to external vendors. This is a temporary position with an estimated duration of six months.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Project & Task Management
- Conduct full cycle Accounts Payable.
- Match, precisely code and input invoices, and ensure all invoices are approved and processed in accordance with Company Operating Procedures and vendor terms in a timely manner.
- Accurately prepare, reconcile, process and file weekly cheque run.
- Distribute cheques with correct remittance documents.
- Maintain and ensure the accuracy of all vendor files.
- Input approved purchase orders for miscellaneous purchases into the NAV system.
- Analyze specific vendor statements, outstanding purchase order list, aged accounts payable and goods-received-not-invoiced balances.
- Ad hoc analysis and special projects, as required.
- Communication
- Communications are to be professional, clear, concise, timely, thorough, and proactive whenever possible.
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- Effectively communicate and act as a liaison for external vendors on matters related to vendor payments and credits; escalate issues to senior management, as required.
- Communicate and provide regular updates to senior management in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
- Job Knowledge
- Ensure the effective application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and accounts payable knowledge.
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshoot issues in a timely and accurate manner to resolve; escalate issues to senior management, as required.
- Detail Orientation
- Ensure accuracy and inclusion of all pertinent information on all documentation.
- Ensure all communications are detailed and in compliance with Company Operating Standards.
- Ensure all secured and attained information is detailed, accurate, and current.
- Ensure all vendor invoices are processed in an accurate and timely manner and appropriate discounts are applied.
- Customer Focus
- Maintain positive relationships with external vendors and respond inquiries in a timely manner.
- Compliance
- Complete all tasks in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Company Operating Policies and Procedures.
- Teamwork
- Work collaboratively with co-workers building effective relationships that support common company goals and objectives.
- Promotes and works to maintain workplace wellness, health and safety, through active compliance with all workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
- Any other duties as required.
Education & Skills
- 3-5 years’ work experience with full cycle Accounts Payable
- 1 -3 years’ working experience multi-tasking and using problem solving skills
- Intermediate understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Navision, an asset
- 1 -3 years’ experience working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines in a standard driven
Bulk Barn Foods Limited is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Accommodation is available in accordance with the AODA, if requested.
Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
