Accountant – Accounts Payable

Imperial Dade Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Dade Canada is seeking an Accounts Payable professional in Montreal. The candidate will manage vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and resolving discrepancies. This role requires strong analytical abilities, bilingual communication skills, and a background in accounting, offering a hybrid work model with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Life Insurance

Pension

Generous Paid Time Off Package

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience necessary.
• Fluently bilingual with written and spoken skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and resolve pricing discrepancies.
• Prepare general ledger journal entries and assist in month-end closings.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Accounting certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Imperial Dade Canada, leading national distributor, has a job open in Montreal. Under general supervision, the candidate holding this position is responsible for processing vendor invoices and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all Accounts Payable within their scope, including resolution of pricing and quantity discrepancies, as required. This position is responsible for communication with internal stakeholders, and vendors, resolution of vendor disputes, statement reconciliation and other ad-hoc requests. This position analyzes relevant general ledger accounts, prepares general ledger journal entries, and is involved in month-end and year-end close procedures. This position is required to meet all scheduled monthly financial reporting and sales tax deadlines and must provide accurate and timely analysis and research as needed.

Imperial Dade is the leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S and Canada. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, the company serves customers in many business-to-business market segments including supermarkets, healthcare facilities, universities, and restaurants. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves more than 80,000 customers through a footprint of 80+ branches.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all vendor invoices (including sales tax compliance)
• Ensure adherence to Company standards and procedures and Delegation of Authority matrix.
• Research and resolve quantity or pricing variances, or other disputes and processes credits as required.
• Assist with one or more general ledger accounts in assigned accounting area(s), including but not limited to preparation of supporting schedules, preparation of appropriate journal entries, and reconciliation of account(s)
• Assist in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.
• Participate in other initiatives as assigned.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter and results driven.
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Fluently bilingual, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with a variety of team members in various departments.
• Collaborative skills: works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Must adapt well to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Undergraduate degree or other accounting certification from an accredited College/University and 2 years of related work experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel)
  
  

Working/Other Conditions

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

At Imperial Dade, we offer an exciting environment in which to work, learn, and grow professionally. We are excited to continue to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team. As a family-owned and operated company, we value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits, Pension, Life Insurance, and a generous Paid Time Off Package.

Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, 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 any support in the application process, including disability accommodation, please contact [e-mail] , or call [phone].