Accounts Payable Associate
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSOCIATE
Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada with 48 locations from Saint John, New Brunswick to Corner Brook, Newfoundland and many towns and cities in between. We owe our success to our exceptional customer service, superior selection of home building supplies, and our commitment to protecting our customers and staff by hiring and training associates dedicated to our safety values. Our culture thrives thanks to the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in, our focus on diversity in the workplace, our commitment to our employees through training and development programs and our focus on creating an aligned and engaged workforce across our locations.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Accounts Payable Associate, located at our Head Office location in Saint John, NB.
Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Associate must thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, accuracy, and detail. The selected candidate should be experienced in accounting and systems concepts, be an analytical thinker, highly motivated, and posses excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Responding to Accounts Payable inquiries (internal & external)
- Invoice analysis and processing (manual & purchase order type)
- Communication with internal personnel on invoice/credit issues
- Preparation and analysis of vendor account reconciliations
- Month end duties: Review & analyze & resolve aged, held and unprocessed items
Qualifications:
- Post Secondary Diploma/Degree with a focus on Business or Accounting or minimum of 2 years experience in a related field.
- Knowledge of computer systems; Dynamics 365 and Exflow would be considered an asset
- Self-starter with multi-tasking abilities
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated systems aptitude
- Must be able to work independently or in a team environment
To Apply for this Career Opportunity: Please apply online.
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Kent Building Supplies is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.