Vendor and Accounts Payable Analyst

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work - they welcome and celebrate _Great People_ who inspire meaningful connections while _Leading the Way to Better Living_.

We are searching for a **Vendor and Accounts Payable Analyst** to join our Finance Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

**Meaningful Benefits**

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (with employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

**About the Opportunity**
- Builds and utilizes financial analysis tools to manage and report on accounts payable, vendors, payments, and purchase order processes
- Monitor payment reporting for exceptions and provide corrective actions to ensure completeness and accuracy of payments
- Monthly vendor account reconciliations for key corporate vendors
- Corporate credit card reconciliations and Expense report processing
- Process, review and management of purchase orders. Including identification and closure of purchase orders that re fulfilled, or cancelled
- Process and review aged/past due Purchase Order reporting and liaise with operations to determine actions required to complete, update or close related purchase orders.
- Reports monthly on the status of purchase orders, invoice processing and expense and credit card reporting.
- Supports a month end reporting by delivering complete vendor account reconciliations, and ensuring purchase orders and invoices are processed accurately and on time.

**About You**

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or finance, or College certificate in business administration or finance paired with 5 or more years of experience in a finance or payables role.
- Minimum 2-5 years experience working in an accounting or finance role
- Experience with accounts payable considered an asset
- Proficiency in understanding accounting and financial reporting
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

**About Us**

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.
- Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs._

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.