Accounts Payable Analyst

Who We Are

Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight. Since 1927, The Beer Store has been part of communities across Ontario, growing into an integrated business that includes Ontario's largest beer retailer, a leading beverage distributor, and a trusted partner in beverage alcohol recycling and stewardship. Our success is driven by the people behind our business. Across our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and Corporate Office, our team brings passion, expertise, and a commitment to exceptional service every day. We are proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture where diverse perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and succeed together. Whether we're supporting our customers, advancing sustainability initiatives, giving back to our communities, or creating a safe and welcoming workplace, we are united by a shared commitment to doing what's right. Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers in 2025 and 2026, The Beer Store continues to build on a proud legacy while investing in the future, and we're always looking for talented people to join us on that journey.

The Role

We are currently searching for an Accounts Payable Analyst, reporting to the Manager, Shared Services. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for supporting an efficient and accurate accounts payable function while fostering positive vendor and stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will utilize their SAP expertise to support invoice processing, reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and financial accuracy. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional service and continuous improvement.

Location

Our Corporate Office is currently located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of three in-office days per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function. As part of our continued growth, we are relocating our Corporate Office to Milton, ON with a planned entry at the end of 2027. Employees in this role will be expected to work from the Milton location once the transition is complete.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform vendor statement reconciliations, investigating aged items and working with vendors to resolve discrepancies
• Establish, maintain, and reconcile the monthly GRIR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt) process within SAP
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and related journal entries in accordance with month-end close timelines
• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox and develop reporting to track AP metrics and departmental performance
• Provide SAP support to the Accounts Payable team and identify opportunities to improve system utilization and processing efficiencies
• Assist in documenting SAP processes and developing training materials for the Accounts Payable team
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, resolving quantity, pricing, and other invoice discrepancies as required
• Process payment proposals, including cheques, EFTs, and wire payments
• Support employee expense reporting, ensuring required approvals are obtained and expenses comply with corporate policies
• Provide support for audits, system testing, issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education

• College Diploma in Business or Accounting

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' work experience in Accounts Payable
• SAP experience in an AP environment required

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• High proficiency in Excel and data interpretation
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large amounts of information and complex spreadsheets
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and positively with multiple departments, vendors and auditors; manages vendor relationships
• Solid organizational and analytical skills. Ability to perform vendor reconciliations
• Ability to perform high volume vendor reconciliations
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail
• Highly motived, enthusiastic, self-starter, pro-actively identifying and resolving issues and areas of improvement
• Good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procurement practices
• Working knowledge of Federal and Provincial taxation

Compensation

Salary range? Yup, we’ve got one: $52,700-$65,900 CAD per year. But here’s the real deal - if you’re the perfect brew of experience, skills, and personality, we’re open to exploring beyond the range. Tell us what you’re working with, and let’s pour over it together.

What We Offer

Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.

We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, hybrid work arrangement, generous paid time off and summer hours program, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.

*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.