Our Sleep Country Canada team is looking for a new Accounts Payable associate who will support our growing business and new brands. The Accounts Payable Administrator is responsible for accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, expense reimbursements, and related accounts payable activities. This role helps maintain strong vendor relationships, ensures invoices are properly coded, approved, reconciled, and paid in accordance with company policies, and supports the integrity of accounts payable records through effective issue resolution, reporting, and process administration. The position works closely with internal business partners, vendors, and the Finance team to support day-to-day operations, manage inquiries, assist with vendor setup and payment processing, and contribute to continuous improvement of accounts payable processes.
In this role you will:
- Process vendor invoices, employee expenses, and payment transactions accurately and on time, including invoice matching, coding, approval routing, cheque/EFT processing, and maintenance of vendor files.
- Review vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, resolve posting or payment issues, obtain missing invoices or credits, and address reconciling items in a timely manner to maintain accurate accounts payable records.
- Respond to vendor and internal business inquiries professionally and within expected timelines, monitor the Accounts Payable mailbox, coordinate service requests, and liaise with business partners to support timely approvals and strong vendor relationships.
- Monitor accounts payable and received-not-vouchered sub-ledgers, prepare reporting or analysis as required, and escalate trends, risks, or unresolved items to support timely payments and effective financial controls.
- Support procedure updates, testing, documentation, and process improvements, and provide back-up support to other Accounts Payable functions during absences, peak periods, or as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned
The Qualifications and Experience we like to see:
- Completion of University/College in Accounting or related discipline
- 2-5 years experience in Accounts Payable
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial systems and reporting tools.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Fusion or Xero is considered an asset.
- Strong communication, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work effectively with internal stakeholders, vendors, and members of the Finance team.
Why members of our Corporate team love working at Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous?:
- This is not a job but a CAREER with opportunities for growth and advancement
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
- We will invest in you and provide extensive training, mentoring and continuous development
- Access to training and development platforms
- Full medical, dental benefits and a Deferred Profit Sharing Program
- Annual Wellness Credit of up to $250.00 for any products/services that improve your health and well-being, i.e., health assessments, nutrition counselling, hiking shoes, a yoga outfit or fitness equipment!
- Associate Discount Program where you will be able to enjoy some of the world’s best sleep products
- Maternity/Parental leave top up benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers professional AND personal development
- Long service awards, celebrations and other social events
- Associate Referral Program
- Paid day off to volunteer at your local charity of choice
- Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2023 by Waterstone Human Capital
Additional Information
This is a current open position. The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually. Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.
Our recruitment process incorporates various screening technologies, which may include AI, to screen for employability or suitability. Human recruiters review all applications.
Inclusion & Belonging
We are committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued, this allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our customers and the communities we serve. We want to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect regarding race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Upon request, accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process.
At Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous? (SCC/DV), we are inspired every day through our purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep and our vision to champion sleep as the key to healthier and happier lives, helping everyone achieve better tomorrows through better tonight’s.
Guided by our values – We CARE About People; We WIN Together; We DREAM Big and We DELIVER with Excellence – we are building on our 30-year foundation of taking care of each other and our customers’ sleep needs, with passion and commitment to be the best that we can be. We invest in our sleep ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience, our communities and diverse best-in-class team to be Canada’s leading sleep partner.
We’re looking for someone to join our exceptional team as we continue to advance the future of sleep wellness.
