Junior Accounts Payable Coordinator

Junior Accounts Payable Coordinator

Department: Finance

Reports to: Accounts Payable Lead

Location: 2255 Rue Cohen, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 2N7 (Hybrid)

About Browns

Founded in Montreal in 1940, Browns Shoes was built on one principle: putting the customer first. Unwavering in our mission to provide an unforgettable shopping experience, Browns remains the intersection where luxury meets affordability, and every customer is heard. From humble beginnings as a mom-and-pop shop, Browns grew to become North America's leading independent footwear retailer with over 65 stores Canada-wide. Today, we're proud to offer a top-notch selection of trending styles and exclusive collections that keep our customers coming back for more.

About The Role

As the Junior Accounts Payable Coordinator at Browns, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing and payment execution, while supporting the finance team’s daily operations. This role is ideal for a candidate who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in helping modernize and improve accounts payable processes.

In addition to supporting daily AP operations, you will contribute to finance transformation and automation initiatives by identifying process improvement opportunities, supporting system enhancements, and helping the team leverage technology to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile corporate credit card statements and ensure timely, accurate data entry of employee expenses into the accounting system.
• Process and review vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies.
• Prepare and process vendor payments through various payment methods, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payment deadlines.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date filing systems for invoices, receipts, and other financial documentation.
• Support month-end closing activities by preparing reports and resolving any discrepancies.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure all payments and reconciliations are completed in accordance with company policies and deadlines.
• Support finance transformation and AP automation initiatives, including testing new processes, documenting procedures, and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve existing accounts payable workflows.
• Take on additional accounting tasks and administrative duties as needed to support the finance team.

What We’re Looking For

• 1-2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, including invoice processing and vendor payment administration.
• Experience processing electronic payments (ACH/EFT, wire transfers, or other payment platforms) is strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and handle repetitive processes with a high degree of efficiency.
• Naturally curious with a desire to understand processes, identify root causes, and suggest improvements.
• Effective communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfort learning new systems and technologies, with an interest in automation and process optimization.
• Experience with accounting software is required; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• What’s in it for you?
• As a member of the Browns family, you’ll enjoy excellent benefits, including:
• Group insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employer contribution to your REER
• Employee discounts
• Annual $300 fitness reimbursement
• Subsidized cafeteria and free breakfast
• Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
• Free weekly yoga session
• Free on-site parking

If you're ready to bring your skills and precision to Browns' finance team, apply today to become our new Junior Accounts Payable Coordinator! Please send us your resume detailing your experience and qualifications. We can't wait to meet you!

Thank you for your interest in this position, but only selected candidates will be contacted.

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