About this role
Scandinavian Building Services has been a Canadian leader in retail and commercial cleaning for the last 60 years. Starting as a small family owned and operated business in Edmonton Alberta in 1982 to offering full service janitorial and building maintenance across Canada today. We attribute our success to staying true to our core values of Service, Motivate, Respect, and Connect. As we continue to grow we are looking to add a Accounts Payable Accountant to the Scandi Family!
Edmonton Head Office-(Hybrid 3 days in Office 2 Days Remote)
What’s in it for you:
- Awarded one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies: We’re committed to a high level standard of excellence for both clients and our Scandi Family.
- Growth Opportunities: A place to hang your hat. We want our employees to grow with us long term and offer a tuition reimbursement program to continue your professional development.
- Stability and Job Security: Even through tough economic times we’ve continued to steadily grow, and we aren’t slowing down any time soon. With a strong national presence across Canada and growth into the US.
- Family First Culture: We are and have always been a family owned and operated business. We have family friendly events year-round and affectionately call our team members the Scandi Family.
- Benefits: We offer a comprehensive medical and dental plan as well as personal days off.
What your day to day will look like:
You will be reporting into the Accounts Payable Lead.
- Review Owner-Operator (Owner Operator) invoices against job cost budget and original contract detail.
- Create POs in Sage and adjust as necessary
- Export monthly POs by region and manager to send to PO Administrator
- Upload POs in Kissflow and adjust as necessary
- Review, approve and process all OO monthly invoices for accuracy in Kissflow
- Validate and process AP batches in Sage from Kissflow and investigate any discrepancies.
- US invoice processing.
- Enter all non-PO related OO invoices directly into AP
- Investigate and correct any duplicate invoices and other potential errors as they arise.
- Create and analyze PO and WO reports to support operational and management decision-making
- Coordinate with PO Administrator, SOS and/or Account Managers for any OO payment related inquiries and any PO discrepancies.
- Coordinate with AP Leads on any PO and payment related issues.
- Administration/Ad hoc: assist in other AP functions as needed, Interface with Leasing AP and Fixed Asset AP functions.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Minimum 1 year of accounts payable and general accounting experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures and full cycle accounting
- Proficient in Sage 300 accounting software and Microsoft Excel are assets
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills and information management
- Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and self-manage, with a strong drive to succeed.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to communicate politely, effectively, and professionally to all contacts, internal and external.
- Strong computer skills and administrative skills.
- Post-Secondary education in accounting would be an asset.
Our interview process:
- 20 minute preliminary phone interview with our Recruiter
- 20-40 minute assessment (depending on optional practice questions or breaks)
- 30 minute MS Teams video interview with the Hiring Manager and direct Supervisor for the role
At Scandinavian Building Services we are an equal opportunity employer who values a diverse workplace. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome all candidates to apply. We feel it is important that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.
Other facts
About Scandinavian Building Services
Scandinavian’s team of 8,000+ cleaning professionals are responsible for putting the shine on 160-million feet of retail and commercial properties nationwide.
Our clients include Canada’s largest national retailers, commercial spaces from small offices to large towers, iconic sports and entertainment facilities, industrial spaces, fitness facilities, shopping centers, and much more!
No cleaning challenge is too big or too small for Scandinavian.
Established in 1956, Scandinavian has been owned and operated by the Hay family since 1982. Their high standards – and total commitment to providing the best customer service in the business – permeate the entire organization.
Scandinavian strives to be an innovative leader in the janitorial industry and has set itself apart by creating a proprietary QA/QC software called ScandiTRAC, through which customers are provided full transparency and accountability.
Using technology, we gather analytic information to meet individual customer and site-specific needs, bringing you better service, cost savings, and efficiencies.
Scandinavian takes a customer centric approach to the way business is done in order to meet and exceed the needs of individual customers. We also take great effort in creating long lasting partnerships that are beneficial to both parties.
Scandinavian – Our reputation is spotless!
Sectors that We Service:
• Retail
• Public Sector
• Commercial and Office Properties
• Arts, Sports, & Entertainment
• Educational Facilities
• Healthcare Centers and Hospitals
• Commercial Cleanup
We also provide a variety of Special Services that include but are not limited to the following:
• Parking Lot Maintenance;
• Pressure Washing;
• High Dusting;
• Snow Removal;
• Steam Cleaning;
• Stone Care; and
• Concrete Care etc.
What you'll do
- The Accounts Payable Accountant will review and process invoices, create purchase orders, and validate accounts payable batches. They will also coordinate with various stakeholders regarding payment inquiries and discrepancies.
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