Senior Accounts Payable Associate (Hybrid)

Company Description

At Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous? (SCC/DV), we are inspired every day through our purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep and our vision to champion sleep as the key to healthier and happier lives, helping everyone achieve better tomorrows through better tonight’s.

Guided by our values – We CARE About People; We WIN Together; We DREAM Big and We DELIVER with Excellence – we are building on our 28-year foundation of taking care of each other and our customers’ sleep needs, with passion and commitment to be the best that we can be. We invest in our sleep ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience, our communities and diverse best-in-class team to be Canada’s leading sleep partner.

We’re looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Associate to join our growing company and play a key role in our customer experience by ensuring each purchase ends in a smile!

In this role you will:

• Follow up with various staff members for proper and timely authorization in order to take all available early payment discounts and ensure good relations with vendors
• Aide in reviewing reconciled vendor statements, ensuring completion and accuracy of both vendor and company information for both inventory and non-inventory vendors.
• Adhoc reporting as required
• Review service requests received through the Accounts Payable mailbox ensuring all request are addressed in a timely manner.
• Monitor the Accounts Payable and received-not-vouchered sub ledgers to ensure that all payables are paid in a timely manner.
• Provide back-up support to the Manager, Accounts Payable and the AP team which will include cash forecast and aging reports, month end closing, daily entries of invoices, cheque runs, processing refunds, supplier statement reconciliations, responding to inquiries/service requests from the business or vendors, and other responsibilities as required
• Review of month-end journal templates prepared by Accounts Payable Administrators
• Assist with the implementation of new procedures and aid with testing and creating SOP’s as well as assisting or leading new process implementation or changes to existing process
• Review of weekly cheque runs ensure payments are within vendor terms and new vendor setup, inclusive of adding suppliers banking information

Qualifications

The Qualifications and Experience we like to see:

• Completion of High School Diploma or Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, related discipline
• 3-5 years’ experience in accounts payable; understanding of inventory related processes is an asset
• Experience with Oracle – Cloud SAP and SAP Concur, RMS or REIM are an asset but not mandatory
• Good understanding of accounting principles along with all applicable sales taxes
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with deadlines and competing priorities
• Exceptional data entry accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong MS Excel Skills (pivot tables, vlookups, formulas)
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to tackle problems and think outside the box

Additional Information

Why members of our Corporate team love working at Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous?:

• Associate Discount Program where you will be able to enjoy some of the world’s best sleep products
• Paid day off to volunteer at your local charity of choice
• Full medical, dental benefits and a Deferred Profit Sharing Program
• Access to our in-house learning platform with over 16,000 digital courses taught by industry experts in a variety of languages
• Annual Wellness Credit for any products/services that improve your health and well-being, ie., health assessments, nutrition counselling, hiking shoes, a yoga outfit or fitness equipment!
• Long service awards, celebrations and other social events
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2022 by Waterstone Human Capital
• Maternity/Parental leave top up benefits
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• We will invest in you and provide extensive training, mentoring and continuous development
• This is not a job but a CAREER with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Associate Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers professional AND personal development

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDI&B)

At SCC/DV, we are committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued, this allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our customers and the communities we serve. We want to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect regarding race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

About Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous?

Sleep Country is Canada’s leading specialty sleep retailer with a purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep. Sleep Country Canada operates under the retailer banners; Sleep Country, Dormez-vous, Endy, Hush, Silk & Snow and most recently acquired, Casper Canada. The Company has omnichannel and ecommerce operations including 289 corporate-owned stores and 20 distribution centers warehouses across Canada. Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2022 by Waterstone Human Capital, Sleep Country is committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued. The Company actively invests in its sleep ecosystem, innovative