Accounts Payable Technician

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Description

Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including Ultramar, Bluewave Energy, Pipeline, Chevron, Columbia Fuels, Island Petroleum, and Sparlings Propane. 

We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team. 

Position Title: Accounts Payable Technician 

Team and Location: Finance - Calgary, AB 

Starting Minimum Salary from: $54,000 /year

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Supervisor, AP Processing, the Accounts Payable Technician will be a key member of the Purchase to Pay team in Finance Shared Services.  This position responsible for accurately processing approved supplier invoices under deadline constraints, as well as reconciling supplier accounts. Open communication with suppliers and internal business units is vital within the position. 

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual who is looking for a career and opportunities to learn with a vibrant and fast-growing company. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Accurately process a high volume of transactions per month ensuring minimum daily KPI’s are met.
• Manage Accounts Payable mailboxes & ServiceNow Ticketing System pertaining to assigned individual workload responsibilities. 
• Ivalua and ReQlogic procure to pay workflow transaction processing.  
• Review of the Delegation of Authority Matrix to ensure appropriate level of approval has been secured for all Non-PO invoices.  
• Process upload files via EDI, Integration File Transactions and Excel templates 
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders regarding problem resolution and or vendor enquiries. 
• Follow processes and procedures provided to ensure invoices are entered accurately, and in accordance with Parkland policy. 
• Understand the activities being performed with respect to Parkland’s accounting practice and company policy. 
• Identify opportunities to create process improvements within the department. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Working knowledge of large ERP Systems: JDE, SAP, Peoplesoft or similar. 
• Working knowledge of the ‘procure to pay’ process, including automated workflow approval systems. 
• Working knowledge of GST/HST/PST regulations. 
• Must possess a minimum level of Intermediate Excel skill. 
• Team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. 
• Strong customer service skills: ability to develop and create collaborative working relationships with both internal and external customers. 
• Strong continuous improvement mindset. 
• Strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong time management skills with the capability and flexibility to respond to critical deadlines, changing priorities and requirements.  

Please note:  

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visa.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity.We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing. 

This position will close when a successful candidate is found or on December 19, 2023. 

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