Accounts Payable Specialist (12-months Leave of Absence Coverage)

High Tide; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail-forward cannabis enterprise in Calgary is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoice processing, maintain ledgers, and ensure compliance with internal controls. The role requires strong accounting skills and proficiency in ERP systems. Join a top-performing company recognized for its rapid growth and innovative retail solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in AP processes and reconciliation.
• Ability to manage accounting figures according to IFRS.
• Experience in data gathering and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process invoice entry and posting in Concur and Sage X3.
• Assist in month-end activities and reconciliations.
• Manage Accounts Payable inbox and inquiries.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting

Finance

Business

Tools

Concur

Sage X3

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Manager AP/AR, the Accounts Payable (A/P) Specialist is responsible for data entry and related duties in disbursing non-payroll accounts payable to individuals, suppliers, corporations, and other entities. This includes maintaining ledgers, credit balances, and resolving account irregularities. The A/P Specialist ensures all expense entries are IFRS compliant and properly coded according to policy.

Responsibilities

1. Process invoice entry, review, and posting accurately and promptly in Concur and Sage X3 platforms.
2. Respond to and resolve inquiries from internal teams and suppliers professionally and promptly, investigating billing discrepancies or misapplied payments.
3. Assist in closing month and quarter-end activities for A/P, including accruals and bank reconciliations.
4. Prepare general ledger journal entries as needed.
5. Support the preparation of weekly payment runs (EFT/ACH/Wires).
6. Help resolve payment or system-related issues, such as rejected payments or vendor technical issues.
7. Coordinate with suppliers and reconcile supplier statements.
8. Set up banking information for new suppliers.
9. Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, handling inquiries and forwarding emails and invoices promptly.
10. Maintain financial security by adhering to internal controls.
11. Build strong relationships across organizational units at various accounting levels.
12. Ensure confidentiality and privacy of financial and non-financial information.
13. Complete special projects, report findings, and develop guidelines and procedures for Accounts Payable.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the company.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of 4 years’ experience in AP processes, reconciliation, and internal controls.
2. Ability to accurately manage accounting figures and records in accordance with IFRS.
3. Experience in data gathering, financial reporting, and analysis.
4. Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
5. Proficiency with ERP systems.
6. Advanced Excel skills.

About Us

High Tide Inc. is a leading community-grown, retail-forward cannabis enterprise, ranked as the second-largest cannabis retailer globally by store count.⁷ Our operations span:

• Retail: Canna Cabana, with 197 locations across Canada, and the first cannabis discount club retailer in 2021.
• Retail Innovation: Fastendr, a fully automated retail kiosk technology.
• Accessories & E-commerce: Platforms like Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, Dankstop.com.
• CBD: Brands like Nuleafnaturals.com, FABCBD.com, blessedcbd.de, and blessedcbd.co.uk.
• Wholesale & Licensing: Solutions via Valiant and partnerships under Famous Brandz.

High Tide has been recognized as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies (2021-2024) and one of the top 10 performing diversified industry stocks in 2022 and 2024 TSX Venture 50. It was ranked #1 in retail on the Financial Times list of Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies in 2024.

Visit www.hightideinc.com for more information.