Accounts Payable Accountant

Scandinavian Building Services has been a Canadian leader in retail and commercial cleaning for the last 60 years. Starting as a small family owned and operated business in Edmonton Alberta in 1982 to offering full service janitorial and building maintenance across Canada today. We attribute our success to staying true to our core values of Service, Motivate, Respect, and Connect. As we continue to grow we are looking to add a Accounts Payable Accountant to the Scandi Family

Edmonton Head Office-(Hybrid 3 days in Office 2 Days Remote)

What's in it for you:

• Awarded one of Canada's Best Managed Companies: We're committed to a high level standard of excellence for both clients and our Scandi Family.
• Growth Opportunities: A place to hang your hat. We want our employees to grow with us long term and offer a tuition reimbursement program to continue your professional development.
• Stability and Job Security: Even through tough economic times we've continued to steadily grow, and we aren't slowing down any time soon. With a strong national presence across Canada and growth into the US.
• Family First Culture: We are and have always been a family owned and operated business. We have family friendly events year-round and affectionately call our team members the Scandi Family.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive medical and dental plan as well as personal days off.

What your day to day will look like:

You will be reporting into the Accounts Payable Lead.

• Review Owner-Operator (Owner Operator) invoices against job cost budget and original contract detail.
• Create POs in Sage and adjust as necessary
• Export monthly POs by region and manager to send to PO Administrator
• Upload POs in Kissflow and adjust as necessary
• Review, approve and process all OO monthly invoices for accuracy in Kissflow
• Validate and process AP batches in Sage from Kissflow and investigate any discrepancies.
• US invoice processing.
• Enter all non-PO related OO invoices directly into AP
• Investigate and correct any duplicate invoices and other potential errors as they arise.
• Create and analyze PO and WO reports to support operational and management decision-making
• Coordinate with PO Administrator, SOS and/or Account Managers for any OO payment related inquiries and any PO discrepancies.
• Coordinate with AP Leads on any PO and payment related issues.
• Administration/Ad hoc: assist in other AP functions as needed, Interface with Leasing AP and Fixed Asset AP functions.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Minimum 1 year of accounts payable and general accounting experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures and full cycle accounting
• Proficient in Sage 300 accounting software and Microsoft Excel are assets
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and information management
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and self-manage, with a strong drive to succeed.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate politely, effectively, and professionally to all contacts, internal and external.
• Strong computer skills and administrative skills.
• Post-Secondary education in accounting would be an asset.

Our interview process:

• 20 minute preliminary phone interview with our Recruiter
• 20-40 minute assessment (depending on optional practice questions or breaks)
• 30 minute MS Teams video interview with the Hiring Manager and direct Supervisor for the role

At Scandinavian Building Services we are an equal opportunity employer who values a diverse workplace. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome all candidates to apply. We feel it is important that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.