Accounts Payable Associate

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Spending Account

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Career Path

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Electrozad, part of the Sonepar Group, is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate in Ontario. You will ensure accurate processing of invoices, maintain vendor records, and support month-end close while collaborating with multiple offices and suppliers to uphold policy compliance.

The role emphasizes timely, accurate payments, strong analytics, and proactive problem solving in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Accounts Payable experience in an office environment.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify and process invoices from multiple offices promptly.
• Investigate discrepancies in invoices, POs and approvals, ensuring policy compliance.
• Maintain supplier information and respond to internal/external inquiries.
• Assist with month-end closing and reporting.
• Support process improvement and system implementation projects in AP.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma; college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

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For more than a century, Electrozad has been Ontario’s trusted electrical distributor—delivering reliable products, services and solutions for commercial, industrial, and contractor applications.

Sesco(founded 1922) established a strong presence across Central & Eastern Ontario, while Electrozad(founded 1955) became the leading supplier in Southwestern Ontario. From day one, both shared a commitment to quality, reliability and complete electrical & automation solutions.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service your customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures. This role supports the organization's financial operations by reviewing and verifying invoices, resolving discrepancies, reconciling vendor accounts, and responding to internal and external inquiries. The Accounts Payable Associate works collaboratively with various departments and suppliers to ensure accurate records, efficient payment processing, and strong vendor relationships. The position also assists with month-end activities, reporting requirements, process improvements, and system implementation projects to enhance the overall effectiveness of the Accounts Payable function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, verify and process invoices from various offices in a timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in invoices, purchase orders, and purchase authority limits, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Collect and verify accurate and complete information on applicable suppliers.
• Assist with month end closing and reporting.
• Research and respond to internal and external customer inquiries.
• Assist with projects aimed at improving processes and system implementations in the AP function.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years Accounts Payable experience working in an office environment.
• Microsoft office including intermediate Excel is required.
• Experience working in a high-volume processing environment is a must.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
• High School Diploma required. University/College education preferred, with a focus in accounting

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Please note that, whilst not expected, the company may pay at a rate outside of the range for this role where appropriate. Actual compensation commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, internal parity, role complexity, role level, and other relevant factors. The advertised salary range relates to Ontario and is provided in accordance with the Ontario Pay Transparency Act. We recognize however that salaries are often driven by market forces in the local area where a candidate is based and accordingly the salary range may not apply outside of Ontario.

More information on Electrozad:

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit: https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit: https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

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