Commis aux comptes payables | Accounts Payable Clerk

C965 Tarkett Sports Canada Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sports construction is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for their Montreal office. This role requires strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and bilingual communication. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely payments. An excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their finance career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of accounting experience.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in French and English.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Validate invoice accuracy and process high volume invoices.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare payments and maintain filing systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Bilingual communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

DEP or DEC in administration, accounting, or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk working hybrid from our Montreal office. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Lead, the Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for validating invoice accuracy, processing invoices, communicating with vendors to resolve discrepancies, and reconciling statements of accounts. Additionally, the role involves issuing and mailing payments by check and maintaining filing systems.

About Tarkett Sports: Tarkett Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing, providing architectural design, full-scope construction services, and industry-leading sports surfacing solutions. Our projects include renowned venues in the NFL, CFL, MLS, USL, and NCAA Division I programs. We are committed to sustainability, achieving Platinum Level with EcoVadis, placing us in the top 1% of evaluated companies.

If you are looking to make a lasting impact and grow your finance career with an industry leader, this is your opportunity!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process Invoices:
2. Post high volume of invoices, mainly manufacturing and freight costs.
3. Manage company credit card expenses: retrieve statements, allocate expenses, and record receipts.
4. Ensure all receipts are recorded according to internal policies.
5. Make timely payments to credit cards and post expenses in the accounting system monthly.

Weekly Payment Runs:

1. Prepare payments (cheques) for management review and mailing.
2. Maintain current supplier accounts and ensure timely payments.

Supplier Communication:

1. Manage relationships with key suppliers, reconcile accounts, and respond to inquiries.
2. Verify and update supplier information as needed.

Additional Tasks:

1. File invoices and payments (paper-based).
2. Perform other related tasks as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• DEP or DEC in administration, accounting, or finance (required).
• At least 2 years of accounting experience.
• Meticulous with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Bilingual: Strong written and spoken communication skills in French and English.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of performing under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel intermediate, Outlook).

What We Offer:

• A safety-first environment.
• Competitive benefits, salary, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for career growth and flexible work arrangements.

Our Commitment to Sustainability: We utilize renewable energy, recycle water, and aim to reduce greenhouse emissions and water consumption. Recognized by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, we prioritize responsible manufacturing to protect our planet.

Who We Are: With 140 years of history, Tarkett is a global leader in flooring and sports surface solutions, employing 12,000 people across 34 sites in over 100 countries. We are committed to eco-innovation and circular economy principles, listed on Euronext (ISIN: FR0004188670).