Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: Sportchek
Location: New York
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Accounts Payable SpecialistLocations: Oakville, ONTime Type: Full TimePosted On: Posted YesterdayTime Left to Apply: End Date: November 20, 2024 (4 days left to apply)Job Requisition ID: JR140429What you'll doThe purpose of this role is to analyze reporting, transactions, and exceptions as well as investigate errors with an aim to continuously improve the operation of Merchandise Accounts Payable. The Merch Payables Specialist will be called upon to act as a Subject Matter Expert in all aspects of Merchandise Accounts Payable, 3-way matching, and exception resolution. This role will work directly with vendors and internal departments to gather data and knowledge of CTC P2P processes with an aim to improve the vendor AP experience, reduce errors, and ensure controls are being followed.

• Resolve 3-way match exceptions for "high maintenance" vendors as identified by the Manager of Merch AP. Work directly with the vendor or CTC departments to resolve systemic issues and improve the 3-way match success rate.
• Provide project support as a Subject Matter Expert for Merch AP including accurate current state process details and meaningful input for future state proposals.
• Complete general ad-hoc reporting requests from the Manager of Merch AP. Complete any ad-hoc or regular reporting requests from external department as approved by the Manager, Merch AP.
• Identify needs for new queries within the department and develop private queries to be promoted to production as needed.
• Complete standardized process documentation for all Merch AP Ops functions under CTR, MARKS, and FGL.
• Provide training to payment representatives as needed.What you bring
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint.
  • VBA programming and SQL would be an asset.
  • Strong financial acumen in order to quickly learn and understand the logic behind Merchandise AP.
  • Experience in Corporate Retail or Supply Chain would be an asset.
  • Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft or an equivalent Financial System (SAP, JDE, JDA, Manhattan, Oracle etc.) working within the Accounts Payables module.
  • Knowledge of PMM.
  • University degree in Finance/Accounting or business-related discipline.
  • 2-5 years experience working in a Finance/Accounting role or related function within PeopleSoft or an equivalent large-scale Financial System.HybridWe value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.About UsCanadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward.We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees.Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and BelongingWe are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.AccommodationsWe stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
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