About the company
Centennial Food Solutions is a leading provider of customized quality center-of-the-plate products in Western Canada. Our goal is simple: to connect our communities through great food and exceptional service. Our reputation as a dependable and flexible partner is why discerning restaurants, retailers, foodservice, and trading companies choose us time and time again. With branches across Western Canada and a vast network of business brands, we are uniquely positioned to bring value to our partners at every turn.
Position Title: Accounts Payable and Receiving Clerk
Location: Edmonton, A.B. T6B 3N9
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Position Summary:
The Accounts Payable and Receiving Clerk will be responsible for efficiently managing accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, expense tracking, and vendor communication, while also assisting with inventory management and production reporting. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable:
- Review, code, and post invoices for product and operational expenses.
- Verify freight rates and billing from third-party carriers.
- Code invoices to correct GL accounts.
- Post invoices into the accounting system.
- Accrue for upcoming expenses.
- Track non-product inventory.
- Respond to AP queries from vendors and other stakeholders.
- Create employee expense files to upload into the accounting system.
- Manage petty cash reimbursements.
- Prepare and submit monthly fiscal reports.
Other duties:
- Participate in regular inventory counts.
- Process daily production reports.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated customer service experience with a strong ability to exercise good judgment in handling customer-related matters.
- Effective communication skills with clients, customers, colleagues, and staff.
- Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications is essential.
- Exceptional attention to detail, characterized by a high level of accuracy and speed in data entry.
- Familiarity with Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable would be considered an asset.
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive Health and Dental coverage for you and your family.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
- Subsidized Company Share Ownership plan.
- Employee Family Assistance Program (support for mental health, financial services, and legal needs).
- Employee pricing on thousands of high-quality foods.
- Career advancement opportunities and training across the company.
- Instant Pay: through pay streaming you can have instant access to earnings without having to wait for payday!
- Belonging to a team that is passionate about food and long-term success.
Please note:
- Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Centennial Food Solutions regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
- Please note that final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to criminal, and/or credit testing.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB T6B 3N9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounts payable: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person