Finance - Accounts Payable - CN

The Recruiting Team • Calgary, AB

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About The Position

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide. As part of the GMS family of companies since 2018, Slegg Building Materials has worked to become your first stop for all your building needs. Slegg has been on the job site or helping out around the house since 1947 and is Vancouver Island’s choice for building materials and home improvement products. With multiple locations across Vancouver Island, we are proud of our roots, and we know the hard work and dedication that goes into every one of our customers’ projects. Our team is made up of dedicated and hardworking individuals who together create a rewarding and welcoming work environment.
For more information about our family of companies, please visit Slegg Building Materials or www.gms.com.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused individual for the Accounts Payable Coordinator position. The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for maintaining purchase orders, performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data. The ideal candidate does not need prior accounting experience but needs to be comfortable with technology and willing to grow in this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related fields.
• Computer oriented, with an ability to learn new programs quickly and be confident to operate in an Electronic Data environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure and comfortable with tight deadlines.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Must be adaptable to changing environments and evolving role/responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices.
• Match invoices against purchase orders to ensure the invoiced quantities matched quantities received and the pricing is correct. Follow up with vendors and/or other departments to investigate if any discrepancies are found.
• Ensure diligent filing of documents and backups. Retrieve backups when requested for audit support.
• Troubleshoot technical difficulties that may occur during EDI invoice transmission.
• Office housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
• Company discounts (mobile phone, gym membership, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level