Accounts Payable

Job Description

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.

As part of the GMS family of companies since 2018, Slegg Building Materials has worked to become your first stop for all your building needs. Slegg has been on the job site or helping out around the house since 1947 and is Vancouver Island’s choice for building materials and home improvement products. With multiple locations across Vancouver Island, we are proud of our roots, and we know the hard work and dedication that goes into every one of our customers’ projects.

Our team is made up of dedicated and hardworking individuals who together create a rewarding and welcoming work environment.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused individual for the Accounts Payable position. Accounts Payable is responsible for maintaining purchase orders, performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data. The shifts are Monday
- Friday and the wage range is $21.50 - $23.50 per hour.

• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Demonstrates superior customer service when speaking with the public.
• Maintain an emphasis on a safety culture, customer service, and efficiency as top priorities.

• One year or more experience in an accounts payable environment.
• Ability to work under conditions of pressure and adjust to urgent situations.
• Excellent computer and business organization software proficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to work individually and in a team environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail orientated with disciplined work habits.
• Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
• Perks
  - Company discounts (mobile phone, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more.