Accounts Payable Assistant

We are currently looking for an **Accounts Payable Assistant** to join our innovative, growing company at our head office in Winnipeg, to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, fun, and professional work environment If you are someone who is reliable and excited about their work, and is interested in working **3 to 4 days per week**, this is the job for you
- **Why The Quark Group?**_

The Quark Group was founded in 1977 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We are the largest private Canadian-owned retail footwear chain in Western Canada. At Quarks, we offer high quality name brand footwear for men and women, bringing you the best in quality, selection and fit. Our vision is to provide leading customer service in Canada’s premium comfort footwear and apparel industry, in a responsible and ethical manner while being a positive force for our communities and corporate family.

We currently operate 38 stores across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick.
- **What we’re looking for**:_

Reporting directly to the Controller, the Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for accurately maintaining The Quark Group’s accounts payable and receivable functions, and maintaining appropriate financial documentation through an organized system of filing. Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to submitting monthly reports, submitting weekly vendor remittances, monthly bank account and deposit reconciliations and ensuring timely and accurate invoicing. This is an excellent opportunity for learning, growth and career advancement within the financial profession.
- **What you’ll do**:_

**1.** **Reconciling**
- Process claims and vouchers for payment, enter invoices, match invoices with record of received product, and check all claims for accuracy.
- Reconcile store bank deposit accounts as required.
- Reconcile monthly statements from vendors.
- Act as first line of contact with vendors regarding billing problems.
- Reconcile employee travel expenses and remit for approval.

**2.** **Reporting**
- Assist with the preparation of annual gross sales letters for landlords.
- Other duties, relevant to the position, shall be assigned as required.

**3.** **Payments**
- Remit credit card payments to vendors as required and ensure timely processing.

**4.** **Administrative**
- Special Projects as assigned by executive, as needed.
- Manage/administer travel, hotel and flight bookings as required.
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintaining filing and record systems.

**5.** **Other**
- Adhere to all applicable federal and provincial regulations and company policies.
- Consistently look for operational improvements.
- Other duties, relevant to the position, shall be assigned as required.
- **What you’ll bring**:_
- College Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other stakeholders.
- Professionalism and the ability to interact with executive, management, colleagues, and clients.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
- Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
- Ability to work under pressure and plan personal workload effectively.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Job offers will be contingent upon a successful background check.

If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you and discuss your future with us further

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

**Salary**: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounts payable: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location