Accounting Associate - Accounts Payable

Imperial Dade is one of the leading distributors of food packaging, supplies, and maintenance equipment, printing papers, and equipment in North America. With a strong and growing presence in Canada, we are proud to serve Canadian businesses and communities by offering the highest standards of quality, reliability, and service.

A Deep Canadian Heritage

Imperial Dade Canada is deeply rooted in the country, with over 135 years of Canadian history and a workforce of 1,500 Canadian employees. Our operations span 35 sites from coast to coast, including Saint John, Newfoundland, and Vancouver, among others, allowing us to provide effective service and local support on a national scale. We are incorporated in Canada, and our 100% Canadian leadership team ensures that decisions affecting Canada are made in Canada.

Recognized by Canadian Businesses

We are a key distributor for many Canadian manufacturers, with whom we maintain long-standing relationships and ensure the timely availability of high-quality products. Our Canadian customer service team understands the unique needs of our clients.

Imperial Dade Canada has a position available in Saint-Laurent. Under general supervision, the candidate for this position is responsible for processing vendor invoices and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all accounts payable within their scope, including resolving discrepancies in price and quantity, if applicable. The position holder is responsible for communication with internal stakeholders and vendors, resolving vendor disputes, reconciling statements, and other ad-hoc requests. The position holder analyzes relevant ledger accounts, prepares journal entries, and participates in month-end and year-end closing procedures. The position holder must adhere to all deadlines for monthly financial reporting and sales tax, and must provide accurate and timely analyses and research, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all vendor invoices (including compliance with sales tax).
• Adhere to company standards, procedures, and the delegation of authority matrix.
• Investigate and resolve quantity or price discrepancies, or other disputes, and process credits, as applicable.
• Assist in managing one or more ledger accounts in the assigned accounting area(s), including, but not limited to, preparing supporting schedules, preparing appropriate journal entries, and reconciling accounts.
• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
• Participate in other initiatives as needed.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Must have a positive and professional demeanor.
• Must be perfectly bilingual, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively interact with a variety of team members across different departments.
• Strong collaboration skills: work cooperatively with others within the organization to achieve common goals.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Must be adaptable to change in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree or other certification in accounting from an accredited post-secondary institution and two years of professional experience in the same field.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel).

Work Conditions / Other Conditions

• Hybrid work model.
• Indoor office environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Long periods of sitting, computer use.

At Imperial Dade, we offer an exciting environment in which to work, learn, and grow professionally. We are pleased to continue to invite talented and excellence-driven individuals to join our team. As a family-owned business, we value our employees and strive to create enriching career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits.

Imperial Dade is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you require assistance in the application process, including accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact hrcanada@imperialdade.com.