At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

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Based at the Burlington Head Office, the Claims Analyst will play a key role within the Vendor Funds team, part of the Corporate Accounting department, and will report directly to the Vendor Funds Manager. This role collaborates closely with the Corporate Finance and Category Management teams.

The primary responsibility of the Claims Analyst is to administer and continuously improve the Ship & Debit and DC Claimback processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, systems-inclined individual to make a meaningful impact on the financial operations of Wolseley Canada.

Success in this role requires a proactive self-starter with strong analytical and accounting skills, a keen interest in interpreting financial data related to vendor funding programs, and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with Wolseley Canada’s vendor partners.

What’s in it for you?

• Full health care benefits starting day one.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package.
• Life insurance, disability and wellness programs
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe reimbursement

What you will do:

• Manage the administration of vendor Ship & Debits and DC Claimbacks
• Manage and update monthly approvals, reports and documentation
• Create and maintain vendor agreements, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Perform accounting functions related to vendor Ship & Debits and DC Claimbacks
• Analyze vendor payments compared to vendor agreements, purchase orders and remittances
• Collect and reconcile vendor Ship & Debits and DC Claimbacks
• Perform account reconciliations
• Process journal entries related to Ship & Debits and DC Claimbacks
• Collaborate with the Category team to ensure accuracy of accrual, vendor agreements and dispute resolution
• Work with Corporate Finance to ensure that period-end reporting is accurate and complete
• Initiate and introduce process improvements
• Ensure compliance with monthly and quarterly SOX and internal controls
• Maintain process documentation standard operating procedures
• Perform other duties and ad-hoc reports as required

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate degree
• Completion of or working towards CPA designation is an asset
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Accounting, Finance, Sourcing, Supply Chain
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Experience in understanding vendor contracts is an asset
• Continuous improvement mindset and superior organizational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access
• Experience working with an integrated ERP software (Oracle, AS400, Tableau)

This is a hybrid work model that requires 3 days per week in office in Burlington.

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.