Accounts Payable – Purdys Chocolatier

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Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of the Canada’s Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 100 years of dedication to quality, trust, tradition, and innovation.

The Purdys difference is that we truly recognize the value of our people. We reward you with competitive compensation, recognition for your achievements, opportunities for ongoing training to grow professionally and personally, delicious perks, and much, much more.

Do you have at least 3 years of Accounts Payable experience working with manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers? Do you have a passion for working with numbers, working with a team, and providing top notch service while following Accounting Standards?

If so, Purdys might be looking for someone like you! We are looking for an Accounts Payable team member to join our Head Office team in Vancouver, BC in a permanent, full time role.

Accounts Payable’s main goal is to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate payments of accounts as well maintaining records of payments. It is a fast-paced environment, and on top of ensuring that Purdys maintains its strong financial status, the Accounts Payable employee must maintain Purdys’ strong relationship with its vendors – Purdys’ vendors are Purdys’ customers.

In this role, responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Processing purchase order voucher payable, matching receiving details with invoices, following up discrepancies with related parties
• Processing invoices and company credit card statements: seeking approval, matching receipts with invoices, checking freight charges, coding accounts/departments, tax implications, data entry and uploading the spreadsheets
• Maintaining an up-to-date billing/vendor profile and ensuring that invoices are paid within the credit term and applying discounts if applicable
• Applying the prepaid amount and reconciling with the PO receipt
• Performing system checks with transfers, EFT, and wire payments weekly
• Preparing post-dated cheques for rent and dummy cheques for pre-authorized recurring payments
• Issuing emergency cheques upon request
• Reconciling Accounts Payable sub-ledger to General Ledger at period end
• Maintaining journal entries to prepare accrual and year-end journal entries
• Utilizing Excel spreadsheets for cost allocation and tax accrual
• Filing/Saving posted paper/electronic invoices in a timely manner
• Responding to enquiries from vendors and co-workers

The Successful Candidate Must Have:

• 3 years of Accounts Payable experience working with manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers
• Excellent communication skills (in person, via telephone, via email)
• Expert multi-tasking, organization, and analytical skills
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Excel
• Strong knowledge of and experience with ERP systems
• Ability to work independently and within a team in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Relevant courses are considered an asset but are not necessary

Purdys Chocolatier recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who present an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in Purdys Chocolatier, but due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview. No phone calls please.
Purdys Chocolatier is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us via email at [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Multiple Locations