Princess Auto Ltd. Looking for Accounts Payable Clerk at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Full Time

Princess Auto is a private, Canadian-owned company employing over 3,000 Team Members, with our Home Office in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We provide hard-working Canadians with a unique assortment of tools and equipment through more than 50 stores coast-to-coast, a National Call Centre, and our online store.

Our strength is in our people. In fact, we call our employees “Team Members”, and our managers “Leaders”. We all work together towards a common goal: to make Princess Auto a great place to work and shop.

Overview of the Position

The Bilingual Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk is responsible for processing all domestic trade, freight and expense payable invoices and is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of customer commercial accounts. The successful candidate will be cross-trained in both the Accounts Payable and Receivable functions and will work in the area that corresponds to the organizations present needs.

This opportunity is only available for Bilingual (French/English) speaking candidates at this time.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accounts Payable:

• Receives, verifies, and processes invoices for posting to the general ledger, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Matches all trade and import purchase orders to invoices and packing slips
• Investigates and resolves variances and discrepancies through communication and follow up with internal and external teams
• Processes all operating expenses by inputting invoices or preparing uploads; submits to the correct department for approval
• Processes personal expense reports and payroll expenses for all locations
• Processes freight by matching ASN to inventory receivers
• Maintains accurate vendor information and listing of vendor accounts

Accounts Receivable:

• Enters and posts cheques, credit card and direct deposit payments to the general ledger
• Updates the POS system and follows up with stores on variances and training issues
• Prepares and balances bank deposit
• Processes all credit applications; contacts credit references, sets up accounts and emails approval/decline
• Maintains customer account information, keeping addresses, authorized users, purchase order requirements up to date; responds to all customer inquiries by phone/email
• Authorizes account overrides for customers
• Receives payments and troubleshoots issues for customers
• Processes refunds for incorrect payments or over payments on account
• Balances sub-ledger to the ledger daily and makes corrections as required
• Assists with collection of delinquent accounts and performs review of customer credit limit

What our unique and fun world can offer you:

At Princess Auto, we strive to be unique . . . in our product selection, our Team Members and in our Leadership. We share information. We value opinions and collaboration from all our people across the company, regardless of position or scope of responsibility and work as a collective team in a supportive environment. We strive to provide Royal Service, our high standard of serving not just our customers, but each other, and it is a philosophy we embrace and demonstrate every day. In addition, our Team Members receive:

• Competitive Compensation
• Company-funded, comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term Disability coverage
• Annual Profit Sharing Plan
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan
• Company Pension Plan
• Group RRSP
• Maternity Leave top-up plan
• Discount at our retail stores
• Free parking
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and relocation
• Paid personal days

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bilingualism in English and French required
• Post-secondary education in administration
• 1-2 years relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Highly organized

Voted one of Manitoba’s Top Employers 2023

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Accessibility

Princess Auto Ltd. will consult with all applicants requesting accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.