Accounts Payable Specialist

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist - Temporary Contract 12 months

Company: Zara Canada

Location: Head Office (Downtown)

Availability: Full-time

You have a passion for fashion, you are dedicated and like to evolve in a fast pace environment? Zara is an international brand established in more than 93 countries and has over 7000 stores worldwide. At Zara we believe that our greatest assets are the people working in our stores.

Scope of Position

An Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for accurately recording and maintaining all external third party and intercompany accounts, maintaining all vendor documents, and reviewing invoices for proper approval and timely submission for payment to the Treasury Department.

Role and Responsibilities

·  Record all third party supplier invoices in the G/L, in compliance with the relevant Accounting Standards

·  Record all intercompany invoices

·  Record and control the customs broker, duty and transportation invoices

·  Record travel expenses

·  Control, monitor, and reconcile travel advances

·  Record monthly recharge invoices of group companies

·  Record all stock-related entries sent by the stock assessment team

·  Record credit card commission fees

·  Record, review, and monitor company card transactions

·  Assist in month-end closing activities (accruals)

·  Perform the monthly intercompany reconciliation

·  Perform a monthly third party supplier balance confirmation

·  Assist in the monthly analysis of KPI reports

·  Communicate with third party suppliers on invoicing queries

·  Supervise Sales Accountant, and act as back-up for this function

·  Archive documents

·  Other ad-hoc tasks, as required

Qualifications and Education Requirements

·  2-3 years of experience in similar AP position (retail industry, preferably).

·  A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

·  Working knowledge of Accounting principles and procedures (ASPE and IFRS)

·  Rapid execution of job tasks

·  Able to work independently; highly meticulous and organized

·  High capability of establishing priorities and observing deadlines

·  Capacity of working with others (team player), with clarity and coherence in expression

Preferred Skills

·  Strong MS Office and MS Excel skills

·  Strong verbal and written skills in both English and French (Spanish, an asset)

Zara Canada offers a competitive package as well as a comprehensive benefit package.