Accounts Payable Associate - Toronto, Canada - Elte Carpets Ltd

Elte Carpets Ltd

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

WHO WE ARE
Elte is Toronto's source for considered design for all things home.

For over 100 years, our family has worked with designers and craftspeople from idea to object, curating timeless pieces and the most distinct creations.

Our sister brand, Mkt, is an independent design house creating pieces for a modern, edited home. We have three large showrooms within Toronto's Design District. In the Elte Showroom, you'll find Rugs and Carpeting, Furniture, Lighting, Mattresses, Linens and Home Decor.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
An experienced Accounts Payable specialist who will handle day to day AP responsibilities in a retail environment.

WHAT YOU DO (among other things):

Processing of various types of invoices
Ensure key metrics such as ontime and accurate payment
Follow up with issues involving vendors (i.e. invoices and payments)
Handle special projects as required by the Accounting Manager
Maintain strong and positive working relationships with key business areas to build a partnership for understanding challenges and opportunities.
Assist in other miscellaneous Accounting processes, procedures and reporting as needed as well as administrative tasks that may be required from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
3+ years of related experience
A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations
Strong internal customer focus and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fastpaced and rapidly changing environment
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical skills and experience with Excel
Accounting experience in the retail industry
Understanding of retail invoices and vendor discounts
Communicating with external vendors

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In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Elte Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance._