Accounts Payable Analyst, Tbs

**Accounts Payable Analyst, TBS - Contract**:

- Requisition ID: 1163
- Location: Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9
- Job Type: Contract

**Who We Are**:
Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 30+ Ontario-based brewers Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Contact Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.

**The Role**:
We are currently searching for an **Accounts Payable Analyst**within the Finance Division**,** reporting to the Supervisor, Shared Services. This is a **full-time, 12-month contract opportunity**.

**Location**:
Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model with visits into the office a minimum of twice per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function.

**What You'll Be Doing**:

- Provide SAP support to other team members
- Identify opportunities to improve utilization of SAP for Accounts payable processing to create efficiencies
- Perform vendor statement reconciliations, investigating aged items and working with vendors to resolve disputes
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, preparing journal entries as required adhering to month end close timelines
- Assist with payment proposals/runs including cheques, EFTs, and wires
- Assist the supervisor to document SAP processes and prepare training manuals for the Accounts payable team
- Establish and maintain monthly GRIR reconciliation process in SAP
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices resolving quantity and pricing discrepancies as required
- Support the audit and upload of utilities billings for payment
- Manage Accounts payable inbox and develop reporting to track AP metrics and department statistics
- Assist with review and auditing of employee expense reports ensuring proper approvals are obtained and expenses comply with corporate policy
- Other related duties and projects as assigned

**Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience**:
**Education**:

- Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Finance

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 5 years' work experience in Accounts Payable
- Minimum of 5 years' experience utilizing all AP Functions within SAP

**Skills**:

- Advanced knowledge of and experience using Word and Excel
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and positively with multiple departments, vendors and auditors
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills with strong attention to detail
- Highly motived, enthusiastic, self-starter, pro-actively identifying and resolving issues and areas of improvement
- Knowledge of tax laws, including, but not limited to provincial and federal corporate taxes, provincial sales tax and federal GST/HST
- Good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procurement practices

**Deadline to Apply**:
**What We Offer**:
Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength our people We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business. We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, a health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, recognition programs, hybrid work arrangement, summer hours, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation