Established in 1973, Roots is a proudly Canadian lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity, quality, and community. Inspired by the great outdoors, we create timeless, sustainable apparel and leather goods designed for comfort and everyday adventure. At Roots, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and teamwork – where every team member plays a role in shaping our brand’s legacy. If you bring passion to everything you do, lead with integrity, and believe in the power of collaboration to drive growth, we’d love to have you on our journey!

Nature & Scope → Your Role at Roots

An Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for managing and processing Root’s outgoing payments to vendors and suppliers. The role ensures invoices are accurate, properly approved, processed and paid in a timely manner while complying with internal procedures and requirements. This great opportunity is for individuals with diverse experience levels - from recent graduates beginning their professional journey to seasoned professionals looking to bring their expertise to our team. This role reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities → How You’ll Make an Impact?

• Receive and process large volume of daily invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and vendors, while maintaining a high level of professional customer service
• Regularly review supplier statements and invoice listings to ensure timely approval and payment
• Demonstrate initiative by supporting changes in duties, self-starting daily tasks, and actively seeking process improvements
• Plan and prioritize tasks while maintaining well-organized Accounts Payable files and records
• Perform accurate and efficient invoice data entry into the accounting system
• Uphold the timely and accurate processing of payables using EFT, cheques, Credit Card and wire payment method
• If necessary, prepare monthly accruals and Journal Entries for month end closing
• Manage vendor onboarding, including new vendor setups and maintain existing vendor master data

Qualifications & Experience → The Skills You Bring

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• Fosters a collaborative and respectful team environment by embracing diverse perspectives and ideas
• Committed individual with a strong emphasis on integrity, respect, and ethical conduct
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• 1–2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or a Finance department preferred, but not required
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or a related field preferred, but not required

At Roots we appreciate that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences. We are committed to reflecting Canada's diverse landscape in our products, team, and workplace culture. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Please note: Roots uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process. These tools may be used to help review applications, assess qualifications, and support interview documentation. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by our Talent team and key leaders involved in the recruitment process.