Job Description

What You Need To Know

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer\xe2\x80\x99s Wine & Spirits is North America\xe2\x80\x99s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and an RRSP plan. We also offer wellness initiatives, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more. At Southern Glazer\xe2\x80\x99s, you\xe2\x80\x99ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you\xe2\x80\x99re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

Record receivable entries while maintaining a high level of accuracy in invoicing; analyze invoices created and find areas of error; resolve issues with internal employees and external supplier/vendors; support accounting team in daily and monthly tasks

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly supplier A&P billback packages; verify changes made by portfolio managers and reconcile in ERP system
• Assist in month-end processes and work with various departments within organization to minimize structural margin loss prior to month close
• Input and process transactions into ERP System while maintaining accurate records of all Accounts Receivable transactions
• Answer trade billing questions and troubleshoot billing issues and inquiries
• Collect data from various suppliers, including liquor boards and suppliers to invoice earned commission
• Import liquor board sale into ERP system daily and reconcile weekly
• Verify expenditures made by employees ensuring accuracy in invoices sent to suppliers
• Support supervisor in the creation of monthly PowerPoint Decks with performance indicators of the accounts receivable team

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Working with internal staff and external vendors and suppliers to clarify variances and reconcile conflicts
• Perform timely account reconciliation by verifying entries and compare to balances
• Contact suppliers or divisions for appropriate documentation to process invoices
• Verify trade invoices by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
• Ensure correct approval, sorting, coding, and matching of invoices/receipts
• Provide excellent customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers, including but not limited to personnel from other divisions, vendors, suppliers, and other departments
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in accounting or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting and corporate environments
• Working knowledge of Windows & Microsoft Office, emphasis in Excel (Pivot tables, develop charts, and complex formulas)
• Knowledge with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal regulatory guidelines, and organizational objectives
• Working knowledge of NetSuite Oracle ERP system
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail skills to process large numbers of invoices
• Strong communication skills \xe2\x80\x93 written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
• Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer\'s Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer\'s Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer\'s Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer\'s pay bands or ranges.