Job Description

The role:

Are you looking to put your accounting skills and experience into practice in a varied role, with a growing company and busy office, where you'll be empowered to use your voice to make a big impact?

If you answered yes to this question, then we may have just the role for you.

We're Holmes + Brakel and since 1975 we've been delivering unparalleled value in the furniture industry. Specializing in offices and other workspaces, we offer a full suite of services that encompasses design, sourcing, and installation.

We're looking for an

Accounts Payable Specialist

who is ready to use their expertise to make a big impact on a growing organization.

Accounts Payable Specialist:

In this role, you'll primarily be responsible for administering, processing, and managing accounts payable. You'll also support various other accounting functions as needed.

Practically speaking, here are some of the things you'll be working on day-to-day:

Administering and processing all accounts payable for several separate entities under our organization, and issuing cheques to vendors Managing cash flow, payables, and sales tax remittances Processing journal entries and GL account reconciliations Assisting with month-end and year-end preparations as needed Coordinating with our other divisions in Canada and the USA as needed Creating accounting reports as needed
This is an exciting role for someone with a strong level of knowledge in accounting, specifically in payables. You'll enjoy the variety in your role that comes with working with multiple divisions.

You'll have a voice in our processes, and we'll encourage you to bring your ideas and suggestions forward. If you find efficiencies and notice opportunities for improvements, we want to hear about it!

You'll also be a great fit for this role if you are:

Organized & detail-oriented

- you can manage competing priorities and deadlines with ease, thrive under pressure, and never let a minor detail slip through the cracks.

An excellent communicator

- you love engaging with others and always get your message across clearly and effectively, whether through casual conversation or professionally written correspondence.

A team player

- you're a strong collaborator who gets along well with others, and you have an all-hands-on-deck mentality.
If this sounds like you, we can't wait to hear from you!

Working with Holmes + Brakel:

This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday out of our Pickering office. You'll receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience and be eligible for health, dental, and vision benefits as well as paid vacation time.
While we've experienced some great success over the years, we've stayed true to our roots as a family business. Our employees love it here; people stay with us for a long time, and we hope you will too!

Qualifications:

5 years' experience working in accounts payable Experience processing and issuing cheques & EFT Payments Experience in managing Cash Flow and determining vendor payments Experience with processing journal entries and GL account reconciliations Experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) with advanced proficiency in Excel Experience using any ERP system for accounting Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or similar
We would like to thank all applicants who apply. Due to the volume of applicants we receive, we will only contact individuals best suited for the opportunity. Holmes & Brakel is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the interview process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in the manner that considers the applicant's accessibility needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person