Senior Accounts Payable

Purdys Chocolatier • Vancouver, BC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trust,and supportive work environment.

Do you love chocolates? As a proud Canadian Chocolatier, we create connection and joy through the power of chocolate and have a great deal of fun doing so.

We truly value diversity in our workforce and therefore, welcome applicants of all ethnic groups, genders, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.

We’re looking for a Senior Accounts Payable to join our Finance team based in the Chester office in Vancouver, BC. This individual will report to the Finance Operations Manager.

Job Overview: The primary objective of the Accounts Payable department is to facilitate prompt, precise, and efficient payment processing while meticulously recording all financial transactions. Operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this department not only upholds Purdy's robust financial standing but also cultivates positive relationships with vendors and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum four years of manufacturing experience in Accounts Payable; preferably in high volume environment; with manufacturing and/or retail experience.
• Experience with reading and interpreting lease agreements, as well as proven ability to account for base rent, percentage rent, tenant inducements, and lease liabilities.
• Advanced excel skills with the ability to use Power Query and advanced Pivot Tables.
• Experience with Canadian commodity taxes, ERP systems, and accounting software.
• Owned and proactively managed lease schedules, agreements, and documentation, ensuring that all new or amended agreements are accounted for as they are executed.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with a large team and across other departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to be proactive and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand leasing agreements and set up, track, and update lease terms within our internal database.
• Calculate, reconcile, and audit retail CAM amounts to ensure accurate landlord billing.
• Process high volume accounts payable invoices, review, verify and match invoices and purchase orders.
• Process employee expenses and tuition reimbursements, weekly cheque runs, manual cheques, vendor invoices and rental payments.
• Process and reconcile period-end Visa statements.
• Ensure payments of GST (Goods and Services Tax) and PST (Provincial Sales Tax).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records to close period end per the timeline.
• Provide support for audits and other financial inquiries.
• Perform clerical support, filing electronically and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve payment related issues

Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy
• Extended Health & Dental Plan
• Sickness and Disability Plans
• RRSP Matching Program
• Profit Sharing depending on achieving the business goals
• Purdys Perks (Active Lifestyle Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee discount, and much more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree