Accounts Payable Clerk

Overview

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for accurately processing, verifying, and reconciling vendor invoices while supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the Accounts Payable department. This role ensures vendor payments are completed in a timely and accurate manner, maintains positive relationships with store managers and suppliers, and upholds Leon’s commitment to operational excellence. The Accounts Payable Clerk is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to delivering accurate financial processing in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Distribute, verify, process, and reconcile vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, including purchase order variances, tax errors, and incorrect totals.
• Verify vendor balances and reconcile monthly vendor statements as required.
• Post accounts payable transactions to journals, ledgers, and month-end reporting schedules.
• Liaise with Leon’s store managers and internal departments to resolve invoice or payment-related issues.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and support the resolution of payment discrepancies.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with store and vendor partners.
• Prepare and complete payment cycles with all supporting documents.
• Ensure payment processing follows company policies and timelines.
• Maintain accurate filing systems for vendor invoices and related documentation.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and additional duties assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager.

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Comfort working with numbers and performing financial reconciliation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel skills required (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Experience with Oracle ERP or similar systems is an asset.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation:

$20-21 per hour.

Why Join Leon’s?

• Opportunity to lead and grow the finance team at one of Canada’s most iconic and trusted brands.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career advancement opportunities within the LFL Group.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible health and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Generous associate discount program.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions make a direct impact.

Apply Now

Our corporate team works together in-office to share ideas, collaborate, and celebrate success. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and leadership to Leon’s, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email your application, including your CV and a short statement on why you would be a great fit for LFL.