Job Description

Status: Regular Full-Time

The North West Company (NWC) is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will support the Accounts Payable team and process invoices for payment to suppliers; ensuring correct charges are allocated to the stores and warehouses, including expense and inventory.

Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbor-hood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Your Role:

• Accurately enter invoices in PeopleSoft on a daily basis meeting vendor payment terms.
• Scan invoices daily to Rossum for confirmation before interfacing to PeopleSoft.
• Monitor recycled vouchers daily in PeopleSoft, identify discrepancies on invoices, follow up with appropriate research and make the necessary corrections before routing for payment approval.
• Review vendor statements and follow up on missing invoices and credit notes via phone calls and emails.
• Monitor Accounts Payable email folders daily, print invoices or forward to Rossum for processing and respond to category Team, store and vendor inquiries.
• Open and distribute mail, scan invoices to Rossum or file invoices daily.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Previous data entry experience is required;
• Basic accounting experience is an asset;
• Ability to analyze and problem solve;
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel;
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Retek and OCR applications is an asset;
• Must possess a high degree of accuracy, with attention to detail;
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service;
• Proven organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills; and,
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

Location: Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB

Reports To: Assistant Manager, Accounts Payable

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Being Enterprising \xe2\x80\xa2 Committing to our Customer \xe2\x80\xa2 Working with Passion \xe2\x80\xa2 Leading and Developing Others \xe2\x80\xa2 Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity \xe2\x80\xa2 Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


For Internal Applicants Only:

Salary Grade: C0R002

Interested internal applicants are invited to apply directly on the website no later than 4:00 P.M, Friday March 3, 2023. Internal applicants must select \xe2\x80\x9cYes\xe2\x80\x9d as the answer to \xe2\x80\x9cAre you currently employed by The North West Company or any of its subsidiaries?\xe2\x80\x9d during the application process.

Positions will be advertised externally; however internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. NWC employees are encouraged to bring forward applications of external candidates that meet the qualifications of this position.

NOTE: Prior to applying, an internal employee MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager \xe2\x80\x93 once \xe2\x80\x93 removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for the opportunities. This position adherers to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.