Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description: Accounts Payable Clerk

Position: Accounts Payable Clerk Location: Home Hardware Building Centre, Clarington Employment Type: Full-time Reports to: Director of Finance

About Us: Clarington Home Hardware Building Centre is a leading provider of quality home improvement products, tools, and hardware solutions. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a seamless shopping experience for our community. We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team and contribute to our mission.

Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for managing and processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced multi-store environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Invoice Processing:

- Receive, review, and verify invoices and check requests.
- Sort, code, and match invoices.
- Set invoices up for payment.
- Enter and upload invoices into the system.
- Track expenses and process expense reports.
- Payment Processing:

- Prepare and perform check runs.
- Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
- Maintain vendor files and correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
- Reconciliation and Reporting:

- Reconcile accounts payable transactions.
- Prepare analysis of accounts.
- Assist with month-end closing.
- Produce monthly reports.
- Compliance and Record Keeping:

- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate historical records.
- Provide supporting documentation for audits.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
- Proven working experience as an accounts payable clerk or similar role.
- Understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
- Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
- Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience working in a retail or hardware store environment.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Employee discount on store products.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Clarington Home Hardware Building Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- vendor management: 1 year (preferred)
- Accounts payable: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person