Inventory Control Receiving Clerk - Nanaimo

Buckerfield's; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

On-target sales bonus program

Paid vacation

Training and certification

Overtime pay

Extended Health Care

Job summary

Buckerfield's Nanaimo is seeking a full-time Receiving Clerk to join our fast-paced store team. The role includes data entry of supplier invoices, verifying costs, updating retail prices, and supporting month-end reporting, with liaison to Head Office Accounting.

Ideal candidates are highly organized with strong computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Outlook) and experience in bookkeeping or accounting. Knowledge of Business Central or Shopify is a plus.

Qualifications

• Data entry, bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office (Excel and Outlook).
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Highly organized and able to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Enter supplier invoices and verify accuracy.
• Coordinate with vendors to address shortages and process credits.
• Verify costs and update retail prices; assist month-end reporting.
• Liaise between store and Head Office Accounting Team.
• Maintain filing and record-keeping with care.

Skills

Data entry

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Business Central

Shopify

Job description

Buckerfield's Nanaimo – Receiving Clerk – Starting Rate: $19 - $21 / hour

Do you have good working knowledge of bookkeeping practices and/or familiar with accounting practices. Do you possess excellent computer skills and communication skills? Do you enjoy a fast paced environment?

Buckerfield's Nanaimo, BC owned and operated farm, feed, pet and garden store is seeking to hire a full-time continuous Receiving Clerk to join our fast paced, growing, knowledgeable team. This position is responsible for all data entry of invoices into our system, checking invoices for accuracy and completion, ensuring retails are aligned with current market conditions, and month end reporting. General knowledge and experience in business accounting and inventory control system is an asset with strong attention to detail. This candidate will also be the liaison between the store and Head Office Accounting Team.

Responsibilities

• Entering supplier invoices
• Co-ordinating with vendors to address shortages, process product returns and arrange credits
• Verify costs and update retail prices
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Accurate filing and record keeping
• Inventory spot checks and tracking down inventory discrepancies
• Working with warehouse staff to ensure proper receiving processes are being followed
• Assist in month end reporting
• Providing customer service and processing customer transactions, when required
• Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager

Requirements

• Highly organized and meticulous
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work well with others
• Data entry, book keeping or accounting experience
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, Excel, Outlook. Business Central and Shopify experience is an asset

Long before sustainability became headline news, Buckerfield's was a pioneer in providing home, garden, and farm products to customers who know that true value is found in quality supplies that benefit our families, our animals, and mother nature. Our staff are happy to share knowledge and help our customers with their latest projects. We're here to take care of our customers - it just comes naturally to us.

What We Offer

• Generous employee discount!
• Participation in an on-target sales bonus program
• Paid Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year of employment, 3 weeks after 5 years of employment
• Opportunity for additional training and certification, such as Forklift Certificate or Pesticide Certificate
• Overtime pay, as needed
• Stat pay
• Opportunities for advancement may arise
• Extended Health and Dental: After 6 months of FT employment, benefits include Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage, Long Term Disability, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Extended Health Care (a percentage of coverage for prescription drugs, hospital expenses, vision care, paramedical practitioners, etc.), Dental Care, and Travel Health coverage*
• 6% Employer Contribution to Group RRSP after 1 year of FT employment*
• Benefits are subject to change at any time, at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• A great attitude and willingness to learn
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office including Excel, and a willingness to learn other software/programs
• Strong organizational skills with a keen eye to attention to detail
• Works well as part of a team

Availability

• Position to be filled immediately
• 35-40 hours/week