Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

Job summary

The role involves managing high-volume email correspondence, handling collections, and processing credit memos. The clerk will also reconcile accounts, enter supplier invoices, and support the AP Lead and Senior Staff Accountant.

Job details

We’re seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk to join the PureBites® and Primal Pet Foods Team. COMPANY OVERVIEW PureBites and Primal Pet Foods are proudly Canadian-owned leaders in premium pet nutrition, offering complementary solutions for pet specialty retailers since 2005. PureBites is a category leader in single-ingredient, freeze-dried dog and cat treats and toppers, known for its simplicity and transparency (www.purebites.com ). Primal Pet Food is a pioneer in raw frozen and freeze dried nutrition, delivering innovative, responsibly sourced and minimally processed pet food that support premium feeding (www.primalpetfoods.com). Together, our brands provide a complete premium leading portfolio of pet food, treats and toppers to millions of Canadians every year. This is more than a sales role, it’s an opportunity to represent trusted brands that support independent pet retailers through hands-on service, in-store education, and partnership. SUMMARY The Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk will be responsible for supporting the Accounts Payable Lead and Senior Staff Accountant. General areas of responsibility include management of high-volume email; collections; credit memo processing, reconciling accounts, responding to inquiries, and basic accounting assistance. This position will require a high level of attention to detail to properly support the AP Lead and Senior Staff Accountant. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: • Management of high-volume email inboxes including correspondence with customers and suppliers • Prepare weekly statements for customers; manage past due invoices; track through resolution • Enter credit memos approved by Order Management and submit to the customers • Manage customer contact email list • Research in Customer Portals to resolve discrepancies • Request statements from key suppliers and review delinquent invoices • Supplier invoice entry for assigned accounts • New supplier setup and management of required documentation • Follow up on invoice approvals • Participate in initiatives supporting improved efficiencies and customer and supplier satisfaction • Ability to reprioritize as needed • Effective communication skills and ability to receive direction from multiple sources • High level of self-discipline required due to remote environment • Other duties as assigned Other Strong work ethic and utmost integrity Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalency required. Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred A minimum of two years’ experience in Accounts Payable and Receivables in a small to medium-sized organization Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially with Excel Broad experience with other software and financial systems Ability to prioritize and follow-through to achieve results and meet deadlines to meet the needs of the business Previous ERP experience preferred LOCATION & WORK ARRANGEMENT Location: Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday Work Arrangement: Hybrid – in-office with flexibility to work from home a few days per week Target Start Date: September 2026 Candidate Area: Montreal, West Island & Vaudreuil-Dorion This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position based at our Head Office in Vaudreuil-Dorion, with the flexibility to work from home a few days per week. We are seeking candidates located in the Montreal, West Island, and Vaudreuil-Dorion areas who are able to commute to our office as required. Why Join the Pure Treats Primal Pet Foods Team? ✅ Join a leading privately held Canadian company that tries to make the lives of pets happy and healthy everyday. ✅ A comprehensive co-funded group health, dental, disability & travel/life insurance benefit to support employees’ overall wellbeing. ✅ A positive work environment, a competitive salary, bonus potential and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic team. ✅A great culture and team that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace and that is considerate and passionate about their work and the Pure Treats Mission. ✅ As a company with a dedicated and hard-working team that also values work-life balance, Pure Treats offers Friday summer half days in addition to all statutory holidays and paid vacation time. ✅ Pure Treats offers a pet parent leave which includes a paid day off for new pet parents and a paid day off to mourn the passing of pets. ✅ Pure Treats offers discounted pet products so our team can help keep their pets happy and healthy with the best treats, food, and toppers in the world. ✅ Pure Treats Primal is an equal opportunity employer.

What you’ll do

The role involves managing high-volume email correspondence, handling collections, and processing credit memos. The clerk will also reconcile accounts, enter supplier invoices, and support the AP Lead and Senior Staff Accountant.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, while a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred. Candidates need at least two years of AP/AR experience in a small to medium-sized organization and proficiency in MS Excel.

Benefits

• Group Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Disability Insurance • Travel Insurance • Life Insurance • Bonus Potential • Friday Summer Half Days • Paid Vacation • Pet Parent Leave • Discounted Pet Products

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Collections · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Collections
• Credit Memo Processing
• Account Reconciliation
• MS Office Suite
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP Software
• Financial Systems
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Manufacturing
• Retail