Junior Accountant Accounts Payable - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Richmond; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

London Drugs is seeking a Junior Accountant, Accounts Payable at our Richmond, BC head office. The role focuses on price protections, reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analyses within a fast-paced Finance team.

The successful candidate will have a post-secondary accounting credential and at least five years in AP, with ERP experience (PeopleSoft preferred) and strong Excel skills. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, in-office in Richmond, BC.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting.
• Five years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience with three-way matching in EDI and manual environments.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft).
• Strong Excel skills and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and process price protections and value adjustments.
• Assist vendor reconciliations and understand financial impact of adjustments.
• Support inventory accrual process.
• Prepare and post journal entries to General Ledger.
• Prepare schedules, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Correspond with vendors regarding statements, disputes, and settlements.
• Support Finance and AP team with special projects and reporting.
• Participate in system and process testing as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Discretion

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited! Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience.

Our Accounting department at our head office in Richmond, BC currently has an opportunity for a:

Junior Accountant, Accounts Payable

The Junior Accountant, Accounts Payable is responsible for calculating and processing price protections and value adjustments, assisting with vendor and general ledger account reconciliations, inventory and expense accruals, journal entries, variance analysis, and general accounting support within the department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Calculate and process Price Protection Claims and Value Adjustments.
• Assist with vendor reconciliations and understand the financial impact of related adjustments.
• Support the ongoing inventory accrual process.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the General Ledger, both manually and through system uploads.
• Prepare schedules, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analyses in support of monthly financial statement preparation.
• Prepare correspondence to vendors regarding statements, disputes, and settlements.
• Support Finance Management and Accounts Payable team members with special projects and reporting requirements.
• Participate in system and process testing initiatives as required.
• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned.

The successful candidate should possess the following:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting.
• Minimum five years of experience in an Accounts Payable environment.
• Experience with three-way matching processes in both EDI and manual environments.
• Understanding of inventory costing, adjustments, and the impact on gross margin and Accounts Payable processing.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or other large ERP systems.
• Strong computer skills and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and general ledger processes.

This is a Full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.