Accounts Payable Specialist Contract (1026)

The Accounts Payable (“AP”) Specialist is responsible for processing supplier invoices, credit notes and managing the payments to suppliers in a timely and accurate matters.

About Trail Appliances Ltd.

Working at Trail Appliances means joining an entrepreneurial-minded, driven team dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Trail Appliances is the leading independent appliance retailer in Western Canada. We’re a fast-growing company with over 500 employees in British Columbia, spread out over 10 showrooms, 3 Outlet Centres, 3 distribution centres, and 4 offices in BC's major markets. Join our team of trailblazers!

Integrity – We do what’s right, even when no one is looking.

Improvement – We do it well. Then we do it better.

Caring – We put ourselves in others’ shoes.

Determination – We kick down walls.

We have everything we need to inspire our customers. Except you.

Responsibilities

• As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will
• Process invoices and credit notes received from suppliers

Match invoices to purchasing and receiving records

• Investigate and resolve variances with the Purchasing Agent who issued the purchase order to determine the correct price and quantity
• Post invoice details into the accounting system - supplier number, document type, document number, document date, payment terms, total amount, sales taxes; match invoice line items to GRN's, post pricing variances, record co-op allowances, volume rebates, freight
• Perform account reconciliations in the General ledger and understand the impact of adjustments
• Prepare GL coding for corporate credit card transactions for review by the manager
• Prepare chargeback documents to suppliers related to invoice variance
• Reconcile supplier statements on monthly basis and follow up with suppliers for inquiries or discrepancies
• Prepare monthly supplier AR/credit statement

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in accounts payable.
• Great attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Capable of handling high volume tasks

Preferred

• Experience processing both cheque and EFT payments
• Equivalent combination of education and experience listed above
• Ability to prioritize
• Great Problem solver
• Organized

Our core values

Authenticity – We like people, not pretense.

Work Environment

High volume

• Core office hours but flexible to adapt to changing conditions
• Regular interaction with other departments

Richmond Head Office only

We inspire possibilities, make shopping ridiculously easy, and help create special moments at home. Are you ready to meet your team?