Accounts Payable Specialist

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Nordic Holdings

Founded in 1976, Nordic Holdings owns and operates the seven Konto Furniture and Sofa Land stores throughout Alberta. Both brands offer a unique blend of imported and domestic value-added home furnishings. If you’re looking to join an energetic and successful team, this could be the opportunity for you.

Summary

The AP Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the financial operations of Nordic Holdings. Principal responsibilities include accounts payable functions, various reconciliations, and special projects as assigned in the accounting cycle. The Accounts Payable (AP) specialist will report directly to the VP of Finance.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for full cycle accounts payable functions, including :

• Voucher and payroll entry – ensuring invoices are accurate and per purchasing documents and entering the payroll in to the ERP system on a semi-monthly basis
• Payment processing – preparing weekly payment batches accurately and timely and ensuring all payments are in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures
• Maintaining schedules to track and ensure monthly vendors are paid on time.
• Contacting vendors to obtain necessary documents needed to process invoices and payments, such as payment/bank details or other items.
• Reconciling and reviewing AP aging monthly, including following up to close any open AP invoices that are over a month old. Reviewing vendor statements to reconcile to AP entered
• Processing Mastercard and employee expenses and ensuring expenses are reimbursed in a timely matter.
• Updating, when necessary, vendor account information.
• Maintaining organized AP documentation and support records / files.
• Maintaining and updating the accounts payable processes manual.

- Assists the accounting departments with monthly close, as assigned and needed, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.

- Deposits checks in accordance with cash receipt policies. Reconciling head office deposits including Stripe, Clover, Shopify and Fairstone.

- Assists with Nordic Holdings accounting department with other processing tasks, as needed.

- Responds to store requests with for assistance on customer accounts

- Assists with sales tax filling, when applicable.

- Assists with annual renewals, including business licenses.

- Keeps records in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Nordic policies.

- Assists in the preparation for year end review.

Education

• Accounting Degree in related field or Diploma with minimum of two years related accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree a plus but not necessary

Experience

• Minimum of two to three years related accounting experience

Requirements

• High level of attention to detail essential.
• Ability to enter data accurately and good mathematical skills are essential.
• Proficiency in accounting and bookkeeping principles and practice required.
• Proficiency in Windows environment, basic Internet, and e-mail operations.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, including being able to create, format and manage spreadsheets required. Power BI experience will be an asset.
• Must be organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks with precision and thoroughness.
• Ability to plan, format, and execute projects and routine duties in an accurate and timely manner, as directed.
• Effective communication skills- verbal, written, and interpersonal skills essential.
• Excellent work ethic and dependability.
• Must be able to work both independently and in team environment.
• Must be highly organized, able to work remotely, operate independently and in a team
• Emanate the Nordic Holding’s Core Values.

Work Environment and Compensation:

We are a proud locally owned Canadian company that is growing and expanding. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package. Employees are also eligible to receive a generous employee discount!

This position will be based at our Head Office in Edmonton, AB and reports to the VP of Finance. This position is full time.

To Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the job title in your subject line. While we thank you for your application, only candidates considered for the role will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person